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“He’s the best part of my world. I hate that he’s in a facility, but he’s done well there. He’s just not able to live on his own with his developmental challenges and near blindness. Dad put him in a state home after Mom couldn’t take care of him. I’d always planned to get him out, but after I was discharged, I visited more and came to realize that he was thriving in the structured environment. Taking him out would have been more about my guilt than what was best for him.” I placed a hand against Valentina’s cheek, my thumb tracing across her soft bottom lip. “I’m selfish by nature, and my feelings for you are no different. There’s every reason for me to break this off and end it—for your sake and mine. But I don’t care about any of that. I want you, Valentina Genovese. Regardless of our b
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