"Goodbye, Alessandro," were the last words the woman said before leaving the house without looking back.Alessandro didn't respond to her farewell, partly because he knew it was wrong and partly because he didn't know what else to say. After all, he had already told her everything he felt she needed to hear. Of course, there were some things he had omitted, like the truth about Georgia's father, but he couldn't bring himself to tell her yet. It wasn't because he had something to hide, but because, contrary to what she and everyone around her thought, he only wanted to protect her.Alessandro closed the door, returned to the room, and poured himself a double whiskey, which he drank slowly while thinking about the situation he had tried to fix numerous times but had failed. Very few things in Alessandro's life had been beyond his control, and Georgia was undoubtedly part of that list.She was a whirlwind he had been warned about a long time ago, one he couldn't control, and then she ent
The first thing Georgia noticed upon arriving home was the fact that the bodyguards Alessandro had hired to watch over and protect her were gone. That only meant that this time, Alessandro was seriously considering keeping his word. He was going to let her go, no matter what that meant. And although that was what Georgia felt she wanted and needed; she couldn't deny that seeing his promises becoming a reality tugged at her heart a little.The woman didn't blame herself for all her conflicting feelings. After all, the pregnancy hormones had been playing tricks on her lately."Here we go, starting over," Georgia told herself once she stood in front of her grandmother's house.As soon as she knocked on the door, Domenico, who still lived under that roof, opened it. Georgia's eyes lit up upon seeing him. She felt genuinely pleased to see a familiar face that she knew was willing to listen to her and, above all, accompany her. Georgia hadn't fully realized how much she missed Domenico unti
"Grandma! Grandma, react!" Despite her pregnant condition, Georgia knelt down and cradled her grandmother's head on her lap, trying to revive her. "Bring me some alcohol," she asked Doménico.The man shook his head. "That won't help, Georgia. You shouldn't worry so much. I'm already calling emergency services," he said, trying to remain calm.The truth was, Doménico was tired of dealing with Grandma Bianca. While she had been a crucial pillar in his plan, it was damn annoying to have to constantly take care of her. The woman was nothing more than a nuisance who would no longer serve him fully since he had already made her do what he needed. In one way or another, Grandma had turned the situation to her advantage, and as far as he was concerned, he no longer needed her."Don't tell me to calm down! Her pulse is too slow, and even though I'm not a doctor, I'm sure this isn't the normal speed," Georgia said, deeply worried.Georgia was extremely concerned, especially considering the woma
While waiting for news about their grandmother's health, Georgia and Domenico were in the waiting room, having coffee and trying to distract their minds with idle conversations. The truth was both of them were very preoccupied. Georgia was thinking about how much she wished their grandmother would get better, and Domenico was waiting for the moment when the doctor would come out and tell them that there was nothing more they could do for Bianca."Do you want something to eat?" he asked the woman."No, it's very strange because ever since I got pregnant, I've had a big appetite, but I think this is going to be the exception to the rule," she said with a sad expression."Okay, then wait for me here. I'll go get something for myself," the man said, standing up.Domenico took the opportunity to step away from the waiting room and answer a call. His phone had been vibrating in his pocket for a while, luckily Georgia was too worried to ask any questions about it."Why did it take you so lon
"Let me tell her, Doctor," said Doménico, approaching the physician, who also didn't want to deliver such news to Georgia, who was pregnant on top of everything else."What news? What do you have to tell me?" Georgia's heart began to race, compelling her to fully sit up in the chairs. "What do you have to tell me? Why aren't either of you saying anything?" she asked, desperate because she wasn't getting the answers as quickly as she felt she needed them.The doctor sighed, and Doménico pretended to gather enough courage to deliver the news."Georgia, unfortunately, your grandmother has passed away," said the man.For a couple of seconds, everything blurred for Georgia. She couldn't believe that what Doménico was telling her was true. Somehow, it felt as if her brain hadn't truly processed that information. It couldn't be. Bianca was in a good hospital; they were supposed to treat her to get better."No," she shook her head, tears welling up in her eyes. "What you're saying can't be tr
The past few days had been hell for Georgia. She couldn't bring herself to do anything except cry. She felt disheartened and depressed, unable to fully grasp the pain of her grandmother's death. Her grandmother would no longer be there to give her life advice or to embrace her after a bad day. Bianca wouldn't be around anymore, making jokes about her belly or giving her kisses, promising to help take care of her child. Bianca had promised to accompany Georgia during the birth of her child, but now she was gone.Although Georgia understood that this was simply a part of life, she couldn't comprehend why fate insisted on taking away the people she loved the most. It didn't make sense. Occasionally, she felt as if she were under a spell or curse. It seemed like all the important people in her life were leaving her—first her parents, and now her grandmother."Georgia, your father called. He'll be at the cemetery in half an hour," Doménico said, gently opening the door to her room.She sim
"I want to leave here now," said Georgia, unable to bear being there any longer. She simply wanted to lock herself in her room and cry over everything she couldn't control, everything that hurt her and she could no longer recover. The woman wasn't going to wait for a response from Domenico; she would wait for him inside the car if she had to. Her sole purpose was to escape from that situation, with or without him. So she turned around, ready to leave.Before she could even take a step towards the exit, she stood still, seeing the man standing there, his hands in the pockets of a black suit, as if showing respect for the whole situation.Upon seeing him, every dormant feeling within Georgia stirred. Fury, adrenaline, and contempt began to fill her veins.For a moment, Alessandro felt pleased that she was walking towards him. After everything that happened, he believed she would simply ignore him and avoid talking to him. But it seemed that the opposite was about to happen because there
Alessandro clenched his jaw so tightly that Georgia could almost hear his teeth grinding against each other. It was clear that the man was damn furious, but that was precisely Georgia's intention. She wanted to make his life as bitter as he had made hers because it was not fair for him to go around as if nothing had happened while she carried so much regret, sorrow, and repentance that were not even her own decisions but daring choices Alessandro made about her life."Are you really risking so much for this trash?" he asked, furrowing his brow in disbelief.She nodded her head."And you? Are you such a coward that you'd rather have her stand in the middle to defend you?" she questioned, glaring at Domenico with disdain.The other man didn't respond; instead, he let out a chuckle from side to side. He was thoroughly enjoying the situation. After all, Georgia was once again showing that in a war between him and Alessandro, she still preferred him. That gave him a much greater advantage
Alessandro lay in the oppressive darkness of the basement, a prisoner of the enemy criminal organization that had sworn his destruction. Every passing second felt like an eternity of suffering, especially because the place was a perfect image of horror—an abandoned dungeon where dampness and mold clung to the walls as silent witnesses of his misfortune, much like the shackles on his wrists and ankles that bit into his skin, marking his body as a constant reminder of his helplessness.The stale air infiltrated his lungs as the cold intertwined with his bones. A single light bulb hung from the ceiling, casting a faint light that barely managed to illuminate the sordid space. Alessandro could hear the distant sounds of the city outside that hellish place, a cruel irony that reminded him of how close he was to freedom and how far it seemed at the same time.That night, Domenico, his declared enemy, entered the basement with a ruthless smile on his face. He knew he had Alessandro exactly w
The sun rose majestically over the horizon as Georgia observed the landscape from the airplane window. Her heart was pounding in her chest as the plane descended towards the airport of her hometown. She was finally coming back home, although it wasn't entirely positive. It wasn't a return to enjoy the golden beaches or the tropical climate. It was a return filled with uncertainty and, ironically, hope at the same time.Georgia looked at her children, Eva, who was peacefully asleep in her arms, and Thomas, who was happily playing, searching for shapes in the clouds. Their eyes shone with excitement for the journey and adventure that awaited them. Amidst it all, they also longed for a reunion with their father, Alessandro, who had mysteriously disappeared.The plane landed smoothly, and Georgia felt a surge of emotion coursing through her body. She held Eva in her arms and took Thomas' hand as they made their way towards the exit, which was crowded with people. But Georgia remained focu
Georgia was completely torn apart. She felt nauseous, and the world was shifting beneath her feet. This couldn't be true. The love of her life couldn't be in danger. After everything they had gone through to finally be together, life couldn't be so unfair as to separate them, especially with a baby on the way.When Georgia thought about Eva, her heart squeezed even tighter. If something happened to Alessandro, the baby wouldn't have the chance to know him or enjoy everything he could offer as a father. Alessandro was a wonderful man who loved his daughter. Destiny couldn't deny him the opportunity to see her grow and be there for every stage of Eva's life. And then there was Thomas, who had barely begun to enjoy having his father around.After hanging up with her father, Georgia needed someone to talk to about it. Since her father didn't answer, she called her best friend Valery to help clear her head."You need to calm down, Georgia," said Valery, feeling powerless being so far away.
That afternoon, Georgia wasn't feeling well. Her heart hadn't stopped racing, and she was starting to experience arrhythmia. But that was the least of her worries. Instead, she couldn't stop thinking about Alessandro. Georgia even tried to find distractions in other places, like taking Thomas to the beach, but nothing seemed to be enough. She felt trapped in that hotel room where she couldn't stop seeing the ghost of her husband.With that lingering premonition, Georgia picked up her phone to check if she had any messages or calls from Alessandro. But there was nothing. It was as if he had literally vanished from the face of the earth. Georgia wasn't going to settle for that simple absence and vague note, so she took the initiative to call him once again.As the call went to voicemail, she let out a sigh and went to tend to the baby, who started crying."It's alright, little Eva. Mommy is here with you," Georgia held Eva and rocked her around the room. That day, even Eva seemed more r
After his plane had landed back in the city, Alessandro immediately headed to the Black Temple facilities, where everyone eagerly awaited their leader. Despite the decision for Black Temple to launch the first attack under Jeremy's leadership, Alessandro had second thoughts and refused that possibility. He wanted to be the one to deliver the final blow, and something told him it would happen exactly on that day."How is Georgia?" Jeremy asked directly, without beating around the bush, as soon as he saw his neuro enter through the building's doors.Alessandro felt a lump in his throat before responding. His dark eyes reflected a mixture of determination and concern. "She's fine," he stated confidently. "I've taken all necessary precautions to keep her safe.""And the baby?" the man questioned."The baby is with Georgia, which means she's fine," Alessandro replied, trying not to dwell on the family he had left behind on their honeymoon.Jeremy nodded, but his expression remained skeptic
Gloomy and sinister, the meeting room of the Black Temple was a refuge for shadows. Jeremy, the patriarch and leader appointed by Alessandro, sat at the head of the table, observing each member of the organization with cold eyes. Silence hung in the air, only interrupted by the whisper of darkness."Tomorrow is the day," Jeremy announced with a deep and authoritative voice. "It is our responsibility to ensure that the enemy camp will be unprotected and weakened when Alessandro arrives. Our opportunity to eliminate them once and for all."The eyes of those present lit up with a mixture of excitement and determination. They knew it was a risky mission, but they trusted Jeremy's strategic ability and leadership. Of course, not everyone was happy with his appointment, but after suffering so many casualties, the desire for revenge outweighed the urge to question the boss's decisions.Jeremy distributed photographs of the enemy leaders and detailed maps of the camp. Each member of the organ
The interior of the plane filled with anticipation and excitement as Alessandro and Georgia settled into their seats, looking at each other with love and complicity. Beside them, little Eva slept peacefully in her mother's arms, while Thomas played with his cellphone in one of the airplane seats.Georgia looked at her daughter and then at Alessandro, her eyes shining with happiness and gratitude. She couldn't believe they were finally flying to Hawaii, their dream honeymoon destination. She felt a wave of love and joy as she shared this special moment with her husband and daughter, knowing they were creating memories to cherish forever."I can't believe you remembered that I told you how much I wished to go to Hawaii," Georgia said, surprised when her husband revealed their honeymoon location."I always listen to you, darling, even when you thought I wasn't," Alessandro smiled. However, behind that seemingly cheerful gesture, he concealed the worry weighing on his chest, knowing that
Weeks after Alessandro and Georgia's little daughter had been discharged from the hospital, the couple's wedding took place. They were eager and in a hurry to culminate with that final ceremony that would show the world how much they loved each other.So there they were, finishing dressing up and putting on makeup to attend the event that made them so happy."You're the most beautiful bride in the world," Valery sighed, looking at her friend who was touching up her lipstick in front of the mirror."Thank you, I hope that someday I can say the same about you," Georgia glanced quickly at Valery, who blushed immediately. "I've seen your boyfriend so happy with you that I have no doubt he'll put the ring on your finger."Valery squealed with excitement. For the first time in a long time, the idea of getting married didn't seem entirely unpleasant to her. On the contrary, she was excited and thrilled by the possibility of sharing her life with the man she was so in love with."It was a bea
After leaving the police station, Alessandro quickly headed home. But before that, he returned to the central hospital to make sure once again that his little baby was fine. He also informed the doctors and administrators that there would be bodyguards watching over the maternity ward. Alessandro didn't want to leave his daughter's safety to chance, and considering the events of the previous evening, the administrators accepted his proposal. Therefore, the pavilion was completely guarded by members of the Black Temple.However, that wasn't enough for Alessandro. He needed much more than just that. In order to set his plan in motion, he arrived at the Mascherano mansion, where Georgia was already awake, waiting for him with a cup of coffee in her hand."Darling!" she greeted him as he walked through the door. "Where did you go so early?" she asked."I had some work to take care of, and I also went to visit the baby," he confessed.Georgia's expression twisted on her face. She knew exac