"I want... no," he paused, struggling for words. "If you permit it, or if you think I deserve it, let me be in your life. I know I don't have the right to ask, but please... give me a chance to be a father to you."
Angela was about to answer when she heard footsteps marching across the grass. She turned and saw a young beautiful woman with long dark hair that fell to her knees. She wore a white shirt and black trousers with matching boots. The smile on her face made it hard to tell who she was.
"Is she your girl…" Angela began, but her father shook his head, too quickly.
"Brother, am I interrupting?" the woman asked as she walked toward them.
"No, sister," Marcus replied, letting out a small sigh. "Come, let me introduce you to your niece."
"Oh wow, I actually came here because I was curious about her," Bellezza said with excitement as she stood in front of them. She smiled warmly at the sight of father and daughter together. They had waited too long for this moment.
