"How can I prove something I cannot?" "How could she ask me something like that?"
I look at her, unable to believe her words. This is not the sweet, caring, and empathetic mother I visited the last time we saw each other, much less the one from the dinner night. What could have happened to make her act this way towards me?
I understand she might be upset about what Ares did to me; I suppose she didn't take well to her daughter being rejected, but what she's saying is complete madness!
—I don't need to date another man to prove something to Ares, Mom, have you lost your mind?
—When will you learn to be shrewd, Abigaíl? You can't always be the naïve little girl! Grow up! With Enzo, you'll have more; with him, you'll have a position and won't be the little fool who didn't know how to plea
