Chapter 118 : Deep Conversations

The glow of the bedside lamp cast a soft, warm light over the room as Sophia and Fabio lay in bed, their bodies comfortably entwined under the covers. Luca had been asleep for hours, and for once, the house was silent, offering a rare moment of tranquility in their otherwise hectic lives. It was the kind of night that begged for reflection, where the usual distractions melted away, leaving space for the kind of conversations they often didn’t have time for.

Sophia rested her head on Fabio’s chest, feeling the steady rise and fall of his breathing. She traced gentle patterns with her fingers across his skin, savoring the quiet connection they shared. They had grown closer over the past few weeks—reconnecting during their weekend getaway had reignited something in their relationship that had been quietly fading under the weight of parenthood and responsibilities. Tonight, they were at peace, and it felt like the perfect moment to talk about things that had been lingering in the back of