Chapter 74

• Ellis was in Vittorio's apartment kitchen, talking to Donna, while the girl savored the delicious meatloaf with peanut butter that Vittorio had prepared. The girl's eyes sparkled with enthusiasm with every bite, and Ellis couldn't help but smile at seeing her daughter so happy. As complicated as the situation was, at least Donna seemed to be enjoying the moment.
• However, reality couldn't be postponed forever. Ellis knew they needed to go back home. Donna's school and her work awaited, and she couldn't allow her daughter's life to be completely disrupted by all the confusion that had occurred. Besides, she wanted to maintain a semblance of routine for Donna's sake.
• “Donna, sweetheart, you need to finish that piece of cake,” Ellis said, gently caressing her daughter's face. “We need to go back to our home.”