Chapter 90

Mena

It was late at night, and I had not forgotten about Liza's letter. It had been on my mind the whole day, and eager to read it, I finally went into my purse to grab the envelope. Ripping it open, I revealed the perfectly folded letter.

After unfolding it, my eyes immediately wandered to the handwritten words.

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Hey Mena,

I'm really sorry for giving you the cold shoulder lately. I wish things could have gone down differently. You know me, I am not usually like that.

I do believe I have a valid reason. The night of the engagement party, after you left with Alessio, I ended up at a gas station and heard a voice I recognized talking on the phone. I overheard a conversation from someone who is really close to Alessio.

So close that I feel a bit of guilt for saying this, but you should know that this person is not who he says he is. He is working as an undercover at the Fanuccis.

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I turned around the letter and placed it on my lap for a break. My heart pounded against my chest at the t