Chapter 52 First Kiss

Victoria nodded, following his lead. “Yes, Uncle, you’re the friend I’m most grateful for. Because you already have someone you like, I can’t... I can’t allow myself to like you. So…” Her voice trailed off, and her words became incoherent. Yet, the raw pain and helplessness in her tone were unmistakable, striking a chord deep within Dante. She had spoken directly of his ambiguous relationship with Lola, exposing her unease and trepidation.