Rise of The Fallen Son-in-law Vol. 2

Chapter 19: A groundbreaking revelation

As Dean glanced at Gianna, he noticed something different about her. There was a light in her eyes that hadn't been there before, a spark of determination and courage. She seemed to have grown in the time that he had been gone, and he was struck by how much she had changed.

"Gianna," he said, his voice full of wonder. "You look different. You look... stronger."

She blushed, a smile tugging at her lips. "Thank you, Dean. I've been through a lot since you left, and it has changed me. I'm not the same girl."

"It's not a bad thing," Gianna said, her voice soft and reassuring. "But when we first met, you were so withdrawn and closed off. You didn't seem to enjoy anything, and you never let yourself have fun. It was like you were just going through the motions of life, without really living it. But now, I see a different side of you. You're more open, more engaged. It's a good change."

Dean thought about her words, considering them carefully. She was right, he had been different before. He