Twisted Bonds

It was mostly thanks to her patient care that our son had gained so much weight. She kept every member of this family fed.

Kiara smiled proudly.

“I love his chubby cheeks.”

Leona came over to me and stroked Alessio’s cheek.

“Wait here. Don’t move. I’ll get you some Coke to drink. It might help.”

Nino hesitated, then he unscrewed one of the water bottles we’d ignored and held it out to me. I only stared, too tired to even lift my arm. Nino hunched before me and brought the bottle to my lips

“Small sips. I don’t want you to choke.”

Don’t compare me to your uncle

“I’m protecting you. I’d never use my strength to cause you pain, I swear it.”

“You promised to never use your physical power against me.”