Sweetest Sin — Leo's Candy Comfort

Thank God. The Valentini family is blessed. Your depression has been improving lately. Keep a positive mindset and try to stay relaxed.

That will help with your recovery. Before I left, the doctor prescribed a whole list of medications. Walking out of the clinic, Leo asked awkwardly, Angelica, are you sick?

Yes. I didn't eat well, so I got sick. Don't be like me, Leo. Does it hurt? If it hurts, I can give you candy.

Eating candy makes the pain go away, Daddy told me. Looking at his innocent, worried face, my tears fell. For three years, anytime I shed a tear, Civello's family rolled their eyes and called me extra.

They acted like a broke girl working diner shifts was a stain on their pristine When I finally confessed I was struggling with depression, impression. Silvio didn't even look up from his phone. He literally called me a buzzkill accused me of weaponizing my sadness to ruin his vibe. This usually stoic little boy offered me

his favorite candy to make me feel better. I couldn't hold back and pulled Leo into a hug. He was so small. He quietly nestled in my arms, his little chubby hands softly patting my back.