Ashes of the Valentino
Later, after learning the truth, she would tell her creditors, "My sister-in-law is Ellen Costello, the precious heiress of the powerful Costello family!"
But no one believed her.
With no other choice, she ended up working in seedy nightlife venues to pay off her debts, barely able to afford food.
And Lina—after fleeing with the money and the child—went to reunite with her old lover.
But the man was a scoundrel. Not only did he swindle her out of every last cent, he even sold their child.
A few days later, Lina's body was found in a dark, narrow alley—half-devoured by stray dogs, her clothes in disarray.
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