Chapter 184

• Olivia eventually chose to surrender. She no longer demanded or insisted on meeting her baby.
• Not anymore—not after realizing that she herself was the cause of Ignazio’s condition. Olivia now felt ashamed at the thought of continuing to demand to see her child.
• Now she understood. She chose instead to let her baby be raised by the Quirino family. Because no matter what, the Quirinos were far better than she was. And she was certain that in their care, her son would be financially secure, mentally supported, and physically healthy.