Chapter 21 ~ Valerie's POV

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Arriving at my apartment, Dante swiftly got down from the driver's seat, as he came to assist with bringing my mother down from the car.

"I can walk myself you know," She uttered, avoiding our help.

"Mom, let's just help you inside, I know you can do it yourself," I pleaded with her.

Finally, she agreed to cooperate, "Okay fine,"

And so, both Dante and I helped her out of the car and into my ...