Charlie would be long dead if not for the charity, care and love of her Mama.
Dealt a bad hand, as a child. Critically poor health, the tragic death of her biological parents, no living family to step in and care for her.
It was in a children's hospice that Fiorenza discovered and rescued her, sponsored her recovery and adopted her into the family.
Since then Fiorenza has treated Charlie has her own, seen to her medical needs, raised her as a proper young lady... With varying success.
Today Charlie's health has stablized, she's a promising young writer, creative and student. And of course part-time hostess as the family restaurant.
As for her adoptive family? Well, every family has their secrets and weirdnesses. It doesn't make them less family.
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