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Extended Epilogue (Sailing and Secrets)

Author: Shidaliya
last update Last Updated: 2025-03-13 07:48:30

(Sienna’s POV)

The sun hung high in the Greek sky, casting golden light over the deep blue sea as we boarded the private yacht. The salty breeze played with my hair as I tightened my grip on Alessandro’s little hand, ensuring he didn’t go sprinting off the dock and straight into the water like his brother nearly had.

“Matteo, slow down!” I called out, watching as he ran ahead, his little feet thudding against the wooden deck of the yacht.

“But Papa said we could drive the boat!” Matteo whined, pointing at Luca, who stood at the helm with an amused smirk.

Luca ruffled his hair. “I said you could help me drive, bud. There’s a difference.”

Alessandro tugged on my shirt, his big brown eyes filled with curiosity. “Mama, do you think we’ll see sharks?”

I laughed, kneeling to his level. “Not here, sweetheart. But we might see dolphins.”

Matteo, who had been pouting about his co-captain status, perked up immediately. “Dolphins?! Can we swim with them?”

Luca chuckled, wrapping an arm around my
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