"But how... how is this possible?" Valeria stammered, her voice trembling with emotion. "I thought... I thought I was alone in this world. How come you popped now out of nowhere claiming to be my brother? And what assets are you talking about? I have nothing to my name for Richie to claim.” 

Gabriel reached out to take her hand in his, his touch grounding her amidst the whirlwind of emotions that threatened to overwhelm her. "You were never alone, Valeria," he said, his voice

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