Alessia’s Pov
"I need to say this, bella," she continued, her tone gentle but firm. "You’re strong, you’re kind, and you’re capable of so much. You’ve been the greatest joy of my life, and I want you to know that."
Her words shattered something inside me. "Mamma, please don’t talk like this," I pleaded, my voice trembling. "You’re going to get through this. We’ll get through this together."
"Life doesn’t always go the way we planned, Alessia," she said softly, her voice laced with quiet resignation. "But it’s important to say these things while we can. You’ve made me so proud, and I love you more than words can say."
Tears streamed down my cheeks, and I pressed the phone closer to my ear. "I love you too, Mamma. So much."
Her weak chuckle broke for the moment. "I know. Now, enough of
