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Chapter Thirty-Four: Kindred hearts
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2024-10-29 19:42:56“He looks so different.” Serenity looked at Matteo with sad eyes, but in her heart relief trumped any other emotion.
“He’ll regain his strength in no time, you’ll see.” Enzo smiled reassuringly, the happiness he felt at having one of his brothers back at his side was overwhelming.
“What did the doctor say?” Serenity turned to face Lorenzo.
The elder brother sighed and ran a hand through his hair, “He’s gonna be okay.”
“That’s all?” She frowned disbelievingly.
“That’s all that matters.” Enzo shrugged, wheeling closer to the window. Ma
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