They had entered Rome. Madame Giry had given them another note, telling them where Erik was living. They were almost to that address. Christine turned to her son. "Are you sure you want to leave us?"
"Yes. I can't live with Raoul anymore and now I'll have someone to relate to with our faces."
"I see. You always were so smart. I'll miss you."
"I'll miss you, too."
"Here we are. Come. Let's find your father."
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Raoul had followed them to this house. Who would give a house to that monster?he thought. I will wait to see if Christine comes out, then leave.
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They went in and found a piano. Of course there's a piano. Erik couldn't live without one, Christine thought.
They found him in the living room, sitting and drinking something. "Erik," Christine said timidly.
"You came." He turned and faced them. "Ah my boy. How good to see you again."
"He wants to live with you, Erik. Please let him have his wish."
"Is that true?" he asked Gustav.
"Yes, father."
"Why do you want to live here?"
"To get away from Raoul."
"Yep that's my boy, Christine. He can stay. Will you stay for a while Christine?"
"I can't. But I will visit. I promise. Goodbye my son."
"Goodbye mother," Gustav said. They hugged and she left.