part 3

Carmela stands beside her sister's coffin, her grip tightening around the wooden edge as she whispers, "I never forgave them." Her eyes burn with a fierce determination as she adds, "And now I'll show them what a real psychopath looks like." Her voice is low and menacing, a stark contrast to her earlier grief-stricken cries. The words hang in the air, a chilling promise of revenge, as Carmela's gaze seems to bore into the coffin, her heart heavy with sorrow and her mind consumed by a burning desire for retribution.

The grandfather places a hand on Carmela's shoulder, but she shrugs it off, her eyes flashing with defiance. "I don't want any pity," she says, her voice firm and resolute. The grandfather's face breaks into a smirk, and he says, "I like your attitude. I was sure you're the same as me." His words are laced with a hint of pride and approval, as if he's recognizing a part of himself in Carmela. The grandfather's eyes gleam with a knowing intensity, suggesting that he understands the depths of Carmela's emotions and is willing to support her unyielding spirit.

The grandfather's words are a lesson, a mantra that he imparts to Carmela. "I'll teach you how to be strong, stronger than no one can break you," he says, his voice filled with conviction. And then, he adds, "And remember, don't accept loyalty from others... create your own." His eyes seem to bore into Carmela's soul, as if he's instilling a code of conduct that will guide her through life. The words are a mix of warning and advice, suggesting that true strength comes from within and that loyalty is something to be earned, not given. Carmela's gaze meets her grandfather's, and it's clear that she's absorbing his words, preparing herself for the path ahead.

Carmela's eyes gleam with determination as she looks at her grandfather, her voice cold and calculated. "I show them who I am?" she repeats, her tone dripping with menace. "Now it's my turn to torture everyone." The words hang in the air, a chilling promise of revenge and chaos. Her grandfather's expression remains unreadable, but a hint of approval seems to flicker in his eyes, as if he's proud of Carmela's newfound resolve.

The grandfather's words are a statement of fact, a declaration of his intentions. "So now you're staying with me in my mansion, because I'm your grandfather and you have no one," he says, his voice firm and authoritative. Carmela nods, her eyes still fixed on her sister's body, her expression a mix of grief and determination. The grandfather's words imply a sense of ownership and responsibility, as if he's taking Carmela under his wing.

Carmela sits in silence, lost in thought as memories of her sister flood her mind. She recalls her sister's sweet moments, her infectious laugh, and her innocent face. Tears well up in Carmela's eyes, and she feels a lump form in her throat. As the tears roll down her cheeks, she wipes them away with the back of her cold hand, the gesture a mixture of sadness and numbness. The coldness of her hand seems to contrast with the warmth of her emotions, highlighting the turmoil brewing inside her.

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