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“Mom…” Isabella called and Casey chuckled.

“Well, we can’t do anything. You will be leaving me and this house anyway… even if you married with love or not. You had to leave.” Casey said caressing her hairs.

“Mom, I couldn’t able to sleep alone… can you sleep with me tonight?” Isabella asked and Casey nodded her head.

“Of course.” Casey answered and laid down beside Isabella.

The mother and daughter cuddled each other tightly while Isabella kept her head on her mother’s chest.

“Mom…” Isabella called making Casey look up at her who was caressing her hair.

“Yes?” Casey asked smiling down at her daughter.

“How about you stay with me for the next three years too?” Isabella asked.

Casey’s smile faltered for a moment as she looked at her daughter. She knew what Isabella was asking, and it broke her heart.

“Sweetheart, you know I can’t do that.” Casey answered and Isabella sighed.

“I will request Giovanni to let you stay with me… I am sure he will agree.” Isabella said.

“No, Isabell