“It’s not too late to run away.” Emilio laughed at his own joke, but it didn’t get through to me. It was Siena’s weekly visit at the Lamberti estate, and because Matteo did not want to let me go alone, Emilio joined me this time.I was trying to keep it together, but I couldn’t. I was still terrifie
We walked into the house and made our way upstairs. Christian was always happy to see Siena, but he seemed off today. He seemed exhausted and confused, but I couldn’t blame him. I felt the same way.“How about you take her to Lucio so I can talk with Christian?”“Why would you want to talk to Christ
“Okay.” I smiled and followed Christian to the room. I felt relieved to see that it was just Lucio this time. The vibe was so different without Cesca and Franco.Lucio sat in his wheelchair and held Siena and Milo while Emilio gave them a warm smile. “Serena, come here and give me a hug.” Lucio smil
“We’re really excited. I liked the outfits you picked out. You have great taste, dad.” Emilio smiled and grabbed Lucio’s hand. Emilio even called him dad.Maybe Franco was right. Perhaps I was indeed the family’s downfall. There were no issues until I forced myself into the picture.“Serena, I know
“Mom,” Christian called out. We entered a room, and Cesca was on the phone. “I’ll call you back later. Something funny came up.” Cesca spoke as she glared at me.It started off great.“I thought you were going to bring me Siena, but you brought her instead,” Cesca spoke with a fake smile on her face
“On me?” I chuckled, surprised. I didn’t do anything wrong. I handled the way I should’ve after Christian threatened to hurt my family.“Do you know how much I had to do to make sure none of this mess reached Lucio? You could’ve at least let that man rest in peace.”Her words made me angry, but I ke
“I never knew you were such a chicken.” I gasped as I pulled Christian’s arm. We had planned on telling my dad the news, but he had a change of mind and refuses to leave the house.“I’m not a chicken. I just don’t feel like seeing your parents.” Christian explained. “And why isn’t Siena here? I miss
“I said a lot of things to you, and I didn’t mean any of them—I love you.”“I love you too.” Christian smiled. “You already know that, but it’s nice to hear it from your mouth.”“You’re hurting my feelings,” I spoke, offended. “I used to tell you that every single day and you only said it back after
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“Oh, right.” Stella clapped her hands when the girl finally released a loud cough. “I would like to introduce you to Oscar Morales’ daughter, Aria.” The Morales’ They were new in the city and led by Oscar Morales with the help of his mysterious only daughter, who I had never seen before. Today was
“Out and about.” I sighed, exhausted. “Drunk.” “Where’s your ex-fiancee?” Vince chortled, nudging Beau’s shoulder, and a sigh escaped from my brother’s lips. Not surprisingly, the relationship and engagement between my brother and Isobel didn’t last. All it took for him to break her heart was one
The children ran to their grandma and grabbed her hand. Besides Christian, the kids also listened to their grandma. Who wouldn’t? Cesca could be really scary if she wanted to. “The two of you should hurry as well. We’re all waiting!” “We’ll be there soon. Don’t worry.” Christian nagged his mom, kin
Three Years Later I squeezed the ball gown dress around my body, desperate to see my little bump. Promising to get married within three years while not being pregnant was a stupid thing to do. Especially when I had a husband who was a bit too obsessed with expanding our family as if a three-year-o
“What do you have to say?” I leaned against the railing. Christian reached for something behind his back and showed me a small red box while I was still confused about what was happening. Was he going to propose to me…again? He opened the box, revealing a rose gold diamond ring that suited my tast
“Right!” The woman agreed. “He can’t even take a compliment without doing that weird thing with his—“ “Eyes!” I finished her sentence, laughing. “The blinking thing?” “Yes!” “Wait—how do you know Dario?” The thought had suddenly occurred to me. By the looks of it, she knew him very well. A bit to
Hours had passed, but Christian had yet to move a muscle. Many had either left the graveside in tears or had stepped out to take a breather, but not Christian. “It’s okay to cry, Christian.” I wrapped my arm around him, leaning into his chest. “If you want to yell, bawl—punch someone…I’m here.” I s
“Thank you.” Cesca’s lips trembled in fear at the new nickname I had made up for her. “I appreciate that.” “Now that I know your mother will be in good hands, I can finally be at peace.” Lucio let out a heavy breath. “This is the happiest I’ve been in a while.” Those were the exact words he had sp