When we entered the dining room, I couldn’t help chuckling. Destiny had loaded Vanessa down with food. There was one of Vanessa’s favorite salads, loaded with steak, and a large serving of pasta. I could be mistaken, but I think I smell something chocolate coming from the kitchen, too. “My precious queen, this is my son Diego. Diego, this is my Vanessa,” I said as an introduction. Vanessa pushed back from the table and stood. “Nice to meet you, Diego. I have heard so much about you,” she said, extending her hand in greeting.“Damn old man. You didn’t tell me how beautiful she is,” Diego replied, pulling Vanessa in for a hug and catching her off guard. “You don’t have to be so kind. I know I am a mess right now,” she murmured, her voice cracking toward the end.Vanessa looked in my direction, and I felt my long-dead heart shatter into a million pieces when I saw tears shimmering in her eyes. “Here, D,” I murmured, pulling Vanessa from his arms and into mine. “You are beautiful no ma
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