‘In my time with the mafia, I had been fortunate enough to help raise two boys who will be influential in the mafia scene when they get older. Their names are Ethan and Hayden. If you meet them, which I am sure that you will, please apologize to them for me for not taking care of them until the very end. Those two should have grown up into very respectable men right now. If they know who you are, they will undoubtedly help and support you.
Hayden’s father and I are very close friends. When he helped to rescue you from danger, we made a funny promise that you would marry Hayden in the future. We doubt that that would really happen, but we would be beyond happy if that is how things have turned out.
Lastly, we love you and we just want you to know that we are proud of you and whatever choices you made for yourself.’
“With endless love…” I finished reading the letter.
“Don’t cry, Malissa,” Hayden told me.
