PART 69

"Thank you," Sky whispered, his voice filled with emotion. "Why?" Nani asked, genuinely curious. "Because you came back," Sky explained, his eyes shining with unshed tears. "You can't imagine how much faith I had that you would return." Nani smiled, touched by Sky's heartfelt words. "If I hadn't come back, what would you have done?" A playful smirk crossed Sky's lips. "Of course, I wouldn't have stayed angry. I would have gone to the States myself to take you away from Prim. I would have stolen you back." Nani shook his head, still slightly surprised by Sky's determination. "You're serious?" "Yeah," Sky confirmed, his voice softening. "That's how much I love you. It's my turn now.  And… if Chingching truly were my child, what would your reaction be?" Nani looked down at his hands, a shadow of guilt darkening his features. "I would punish myself. I would never forgive myself." Sky gently took Nani's hands in his, his touch warm and reassuring. "But I'm here now, beside you. From now on, you can't hurt yourself. I won't let you." A genuine smile finally spread across Nani's face, a smile that reached his eyes and reflected the peace he had finally found.