MARION
Saying I was scared is an understatement compared to everything that went through my mind at that moment. I didn’t know how to react or what to say. I turned to look at Bruno, his face pale and unable to move a muscle.
I never thought Vernon would arrive at our old house, nor did I expect him to take us by surprise when he had told me he would arrive in three days and wanted me to personally go to the airport for him. Things had changed just by going at that moment. His unexpected arrival had made me tremble.
I turned to greet him. My heart pounded at the sight of his signature white mustache and that expression of kindness that always characterized him. I couldn’t help but smile and run to hug him.
"Vernon! What a surprise to have you here!" I shouted excitedly.
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