Chapter 124 : Forgiveness

The days after Fabio’s confrontation with Lorenzo DeLuca were tense. The shadow of what had happened loomed large in their household, a constant reminder of the risks and struggles that came with Fabio’s business. Sophia had been quiet ever since he told her about the meeting, the same anxious look clouding her face each time she glanced at him. Fabio could feel the weight of her worry, and it gnawed at him. He had promised her peace—a life far removed from the chaos of his past—but peace seemed more elusive than ever.

Sophia spent her days tending to Luca, focusing on the mundane tasks of motherhood. But even in these moments, her thoughts drifted to darker places. Each time Fabio left the house, a part of her feared he wouldn’t return, that something awful would happen. She wanted to trust him, to believe that everything would be okay, but her heart was heavy with doubt.

That night, as Fabio sat in his study going over business reports, Sophia stood in the doorway, watching him. He