Chapter 45

The private jet glided smoothly through the skies, carrying Dwyne and Bradley back to America after their whirlwind trip. 

The lush green landscapes of Italy had gradually given way to the sprawling vistas of the American Midwest, and now the jet was nearing its destination. 

As the plane journeyed on, the weight of their conversations and the revelations shared between them lingered in the air.

Bradley had opened up to Dwyne about his life, his role in the Mafia, and the burdens and responsibilities that came with it. It had been a deep, often intense sharing of his world, one that had laid bare the vulnerabilities and challenges he faced. 

Now, as they flew back home, Dwyne felt it was her turn to reveal her own story—a story she had kept guarded for a l