Prologue: Everywhere was in disarray when I entered our once peaceful mansion. Not even the maids were at peace, all my father’s numerous bodyguards had suddenly disappeared, and our home was empty. I saw my mother and father panicking, jittering with fear. No one noticed my presence, they probably weren’t expecting me. I turned around to end it all by leaving; what’s the worst that could happen anyway? “Hurry up, leave this place Emilia, you have to save yourself.” “No mother, I will save us all; I have been trying hard, I just need a little more time.” I tried getting close so I could hug my mother. “It’s too late!” my father thundered. I forcefully took steps back away from my mother. I could see the hate in his eyes as he screamed at me; I walked into my room, took my old bag, packed a few things and was ready to escape with my parents. They broke in; “It's Mariano’s men.” “Run, Emilia, save yourself!” It was my mother’s voice. She was still selfless at the point of death
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