Chapter 6

Mr. Moretti made it official that very night.
He brought my mother and me into his study.
He stood before us, grave and proud.
"Anna," he said. "You have given me back my son. Twice. I owe you everything."
He placed a hand on my shoulder.
"From this day forward... you are my daughter. In every way. My home is yours. My name is yours. My protection is yours."
My mother wept. I stood speechless.
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Marco stepped forward. He smiled—a genuine, bright smile.
"Welcome to the family, sister."