chapter 78

Angelo sat in his study, the heavy oak desk before him cluttered with papers and documents. The room was dimly lit by a single lamp, casting long shadows that danced across the walls. He leaned back in his chair, rubbing his temples as he tried to organize his thoughts. It had been a long, difficult journey, and he knew the time had come to make one of the hardest decisions of his life.

A knock on the door pulled him from his thoughts. "Come in," he called, his voice echoing slightly in the quiet room.

Kamsy stepped into the study, his expression serious. "You wanted to see me?"

"Yes, Kamsy. Come in and sit down," Angelo said, gesturing to the chair across from his desk.

Kamsy took a seat, his eyes searching Angelo's face for any hint of what this meeting was about. "What's going on, Angelo?"

Angelo took a deep breath, his eyes meeting Kamsy's. "I've been thinking a lot about Emily, about everything that's happened and what lies ahead. And I've come to a decision. I want to talk to yo