Chapter 33 stm Caterina came out of her bedroom after a good three hours. She got startled to see Hugo sitting in his rocking chair, nursing a glass of whiskey in his hands. His eyes were red with tiredness and disappointment, maybe. She stood at her place for a moment, gauging his expressions. He took a deep breath and exhaled loudly. It wasn't her fault. She wasn't to be blamed. He beckoned her towards him and as always she listened to him obediently. He patted his lap but she took her place on the carpet on his knees. He hummed his approval, letting her place her head on his thigh. “I am not mad at you. I will never complain to you and I will never meddle in between your business, no matter what. For me, he was dead the moment he let his men rape me. I … I just felt sad remembering the father I had when I was a kid. He was a very responsible, loving and caring man until mom died and even then. When you came back today, with blood spots, I was scared”. She lifted her head to
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