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Chapter 70

RUBIN

I am speechless. It was like having been hit by a rouge arrow but not realizing it until it was already embedded on my flesh. I blinked and wrapped my arms tightly at the woman who had exclaimed that ‘Aphrodite should be damn for thinking that she can take her daughter away from her.’

My heart soared at that as I looked at the woman whom I claimed as my mother. I guess, I got her spunk.

I caught Caelum’s eyes as he wearily stared at me. I just nodded, assuring him that it’s alright if this woman is not my mother. At least, I get to feel like she was my mum.

I let go of her and we sat back, still taking in our resemblance. It was like seeing an older version of me, sitting across. I can tell from my guts that she was my mother. “I’ve been looking for you. Fourteen long years ‘as passed, I ‘ave lost all ‘ope. Zey never believe me, see? Zey thought I waz insane for claiming zat I ‘ave a zaughter!” She exclaimed, her hands motioning on the air as she continues to speak