CHAPTER 80: THE CHANGE, THE LOVE, THE SEX

Viola squeezed her hand, her eyes filled with a fierce pride. “I may not be able to change,” she said, her voice strong and steady. “But I can learn to be a better person, for you, for our family. Juliet let out a laugh, a sound of joy and relief that felt like a balm to Viola’s soul. “Well, I guess we’ll have to see if you can learn to be better,” Juliet teased, a playful smile gracing her features. Viola laughed too, her eyes shining with warmth. “You doubt my abilities?” she asked, her voice playful in return. “We’ll see about that, my girl. Now, Rosa!” she shouted, her voice suddenly becoming the commanding tone of a bossy old woman. Viola’s face hardened, her gaze fixing on the messy table with an intensity that was almost frightening. “Rosa!” she yelled, her voice ringing with fury. “Get in here and clean this mess up, now! This is unacceptable!” Rosa appeared, her eyes wide with fear as she took in the scene. “I’m sorry, ma’am,” she said, her voice trembling. “I’ll clean it