Chapter 71

Stacy was extremely selfish. I couldn't help but wonder if she would tolerate it or eliminate Luca outright if he eventually violated her interest. I helped Gina to a chair so she could catch her breath. She suddenly seemed to age ten years. Her eyes were filled with disappointment as she looked at Stacy. "I can't control you anymore. Just leave," Gina said, not wanting Stacy's shouting to disturb the doctors in the emergency room. "Humph, fine! I'll leave. Don't expect me to forgive you!" Stacy stomped her foot and stormed off, eager to share this news with Luca. In the past, whenever her parents made her angry, they had to fulfill one of her wishes for her to forgive them. This time, if they apologized, she would demand they accept Luca and then live happily with him. Oblivious to how those closest to her were distancing themselves, Stacy left with anticipation. Gina closed her eyes, exhausted. I checked my watch and found that I could stay with her a while longer. … Two ho