Ten Years, One Abandonment
"You crawled out of piles of corpses and helped an illegitimate son rise to become a Don. That was your ability. It was never because you depended on anyone. Even when you fall, even when it hurts, you still have the strength to turn the situation around and rebuild."
He gently pulled the cashmere blanket back over her.
"So don't deny your past self, and don't regret it. In our world, scars are medals. I've always believed that a woman like you, no matter which road she walks, will find happiness. A temporary setback won't trap you for life."
Mabel's eyes suddenly stung.
No one had ever spoken to her like this.
Anthony would only say:
"Mabel, for the sake of the Family, you must be strong."