Eva

Overwhelmed by the emotional moment, tears suddenly spilled from my eyes, cascading down my cheeks. I couldn't contain the flood of emotions any longer. Lorenzo's mother opened her arms, enveloping me in a warm embrace.

"It's alright, dear. All is well now," she murmured softly.

I hugged her back, my body trembling with sobs.

"I'm truly sorry," she whispered, her voice heavy with regret.

I shook my head, still unable to stem the flow of tears. "Thank you, thank you so much... ma'am."

She gently released me from the embrace, tenderly wiping the tears from my face. "Please, dear, no more 'ma'am.' Call me Mother."

"Okay, Mother," I replied,...