Frank sighed heavily “I can understand how you feel Tina. I don’t know what’s your father’s reason why he didn’t tell you maybe he just wanted to protect you, I honestly don’t know. But I know two things, first, your father loved you more than his life and he regret those days that he was away from you and second taking Veronica’s life into his own hands was something that he would never ever regret of doing even in the afterlife”

“How can you be so sure Frank?”

“Because I would do the exact same thing”

The blonde wiped the tears, took a deep breath and turned her gaze to the setting sun. The scene was so beautiful as if she was looking through the gates of heaven.

“Tina…”

“Yes?”

“After my brother’s funeral in Mexico I’ll be back and give my statement to the police and confess about my participation regarding Veronica’s death”

“You don’t have to do that Frank besides it happened a long time ago”

“I know, my intention is not to ruin your father’s name and his legacy but to do what I think is right”

“Do you, after everything she did to me?”

“Veronica was a vile woman, I knew and felt that the moment I laid my eyes on her and what she did to you is unforgivable but I don’t think anyone has the right to take another person’s life no matter how evil that person is. I will never ever regret what I did that night when I helped your father no not ever until my last breath but I know in my heart I have to do it… I have to do the right thing”

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Bette put the last glass inside the cupboard then wiped her hands dry, they just finished dinner and Dylan was already in her room lying in bed watching television.  She was doing better now but her movements were still limited and even though she wanted to help Bette to clean the table and wash the dishes the brunette firmly said no. Dylan’s younger sister Gladys, who not only decided to permanently stay in Los Angeles but also to join her and Bette in their bake shop business was out with some friends and would be home after midnight.