Chapter 188

He shut the car door, "What did you think? That I will leave without you? "

My mouth opened, but I couldn't get a single word out except deep-throated croaks despite the thousand thoughts running through my head.

"Take all the time you need." He checked his watch, "We have a flight to catch in a couple of hours." He left me and poked his head in the front seat to speak to the driver.

So back to Campania, I thought, taking the first step to Alessia's door, if I had a clue, that was all it took to change his mind.

But then I never imagined returning to a place I swore never to set foot in, and even so, the manor?

As I reached Alessia's door, I glanced back to see Adler leaning on the car, engrossed in his phone call, prompting me to question how patient he was willing to be. With a deep breath, I pressed the doorbell and waited.

"One moment!" Alessia called out, and soon after, the door swung open, revealing her. She froze at the sight of me. "Li... Lily?" she stammered, embracing me