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Adrian POVI take a deep breath and move toward the stairs, my steps slow and deliberate. I know it's risky, but if I can catch them at the right moment, it could be enough to plant the seed of doubt in Alessandro’s mind. And that’s all I need just a seed, just a whisper of uncertainty that will linger, that will make him question whether Sarah is truly his or if a part of her still belongs to me.I pause at the bottom of the stairs, listening again. Their voices are softer now, but there’s an unmistakable urgency in Sarah’s tone."We can work through this. We've come so far, Alessandro. Please don't let one mistake ruin everything."A plea. A desperate attempt to salvage what she’s afraid of losing.My grip tightens on the railing. I could walk away right now. I could let them have this moment, let them figure things out on their own. But if I do, I risk losing Sarah forever. And I’ve already lost too much.So instead, I start climbing the stairs, careful to make as little noise as p
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Adrian POVI winced at the desperation in her tone. Part of me feels like a complete scumbag for exploiting her vulnerability, for degrading Sarah when she was finally moving on, only to ruin her life again with a single impulsive moment. But another part of me remains focused, calculating. The damage is already done, the misunderstanding between them firmly planted, and that alone gives me a sliver of hope, hope that I can use this to my advantage, to pull Sarah back to me before she slips away completely.I linger just out of sight, my back pressed against the cool surface of the wall beside their bedroom door. My heartbeat pounds in my ears, but I force myself to stay still, to listen. Alessandro’s voice cuts through the tension like a blade sharp, measured, but quivering with restrained fury."Right now, I don't know if I can trust you not with everything that's at stake."Bingo.The words hit exactly where I expected them to, where I needed them to. This is the moment of weakness
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Adrian POV"It was a huge mistake," she snaps, but there’s something else in her tone something fragile, something uncertain. Her arms are crossed tightly over her chest, her fingers gripping at the fabric of her sleeves like she’s trying to hold herself together. "Alessandro is... he’s hurt. He thinks this was more than just a moment of weakness."I press my lips together, letting the silence stretch just long enough to give the impression that I’m carefully considering my words. In reality, I already know what I want to say. I have to be subtle and careful, letting the words sink in without making it obvious that I’m trying to plant a seed. Finally, in a quiet, measured voice, I say, "Maybe he doesn’t trust you as much as you thought."The reaction is immediate. Her eyes snap up to meet mine, fire flashing through them. Her posture stiffened, a flicker of defiance crossing her face. "Don't do that, Adrian. Don’t twist this into something it’s not."I raise my hands in a placating ge
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Alessandro POVThe silence in the room is suffocating, pressing down on me with an unbearable weight. Sarah’s voice still lingers in the air, her desperate plea etched into the space between us. But her words don’t reach me. Not yet. My mind is a storm, thrashing against the walls of my thoughts, replaying the scene I walked in on—Sarah and Adrian, caught in a moment that felt like betrayal, a moment that cuts deeper than any argument, any misunderstanding we’ve ever had before.My hands curl into fists as I stand by the window, trying to steady my breathing. The cold night air seeps through the narrow crack in the glass, chilling my skin and serving as a cruel reminder of how distant and alien this entire situation has become. The warmth, the certainty I once held about our future, seems to have drained from my life, leaving only this cold void inside me. Trust is a fragile thing, and once it’s broken, it’s nearly impossible to piece back together the same way.I close my eyes, willi
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Alessandro POV“No, it’s not like that,” she says quickly, shaking her head. “You’re the one I want, Alessandro. You’re the one I care about.”“Then why?” The question leaves my lips before I can stop it. My voice is raw, exposed. “Why did you let him kiss you? Why did you let it get that far?”She looks away, her shoulders shaking. “I don’t know,” she admits, and I can hear the self-loathing in her tone. “It wasn’t right, and I regret it more than you can imagine.”I step back, putting more space between us as if that distance will somehow lessen the pain clawing at my insides. “Maybe I was wrong,” I murmur, almost to myself. “Maybe I was fooling myself into thinking we could build something real.”Sarah’s breath catches, and I see the fear in her eyes. “No,” she says firmly, taking another step forward, her voice breaking. “Don’t say that. We can work through this. We’ve come so far, Alessandro. Please don’t let one mistake ruin everything.”Her desperation tugs at something deep wi
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Alessandro POVA bitter laugh escapes me, raw and sharp, cutting through the thick tension in the air. “A mistake?” I echo, the words tasting like ash on my tongue. “That’s convenient.”Adrian exhales sharply, rubbing a hand over his face. For the first time, he looks weary, as if the weight of everything is finally pressing down on him. “I didn’t mean for any of this to happen,” he says, his voice low. “I’ve been trying to be there for Sarah and Gabriel, but I didn’t think… I didn’t realize how much damage this would cause.”I narrow my eyes, jaw tightening. “You knew exactly what you were doing.” My voice is steady, but the anger simmering beneath it is unmistakable.For a moment, he doesn’t respond. Then, instead of denying it, he nods, his expression heavy with something close to regret. “Maybe I did,” he admits. “And maybe I deserve your anger. But I just wanted you to know—I’m stepping back. I don’t want to be the reason you two fall apart.”His words hang between us, the weight
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Sarah POVThe morning light filters through the curtains, casting a soft, pale glow over the bedroom and bathing everything in a golden hue. The silence in the room is deafening, save for the rhythmic ticking of the clock on the nightstand. I sit on the edge of the bed, my fingers clutching the crumpled edge of the sheets as if grounding myself to reality. My head throbs slightly, a dull reminder of the previous night's turmoil. The weight of my emotions sits heavily on my chest, making each breath feel like an effort. My eyes are swollen from the tears I cried myself to sleep with, my mind still tangled in the whirlwind of regret and determination that has kept me restless all night.I blink away the lingering traces of exhaustion, but the ache in my heart remains. Everything feels fragile, as if my relationship with Alessandro is hanging by a single thread, ready to snap at any moment. I can't let that happen. I won't. Not after everything we've been through, not after how much we'v
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Sarah POVHe looks effortlessly composed, as if the chaos of last night never touched him. His dark eyes flicker up when I enter, but they give away nothing. There is no warmth, no lingering affection only an unreadable mask that sends another sharp pang through my chest.I clear my throat, willing my voice to be steady. “Good morning.”His response is immediate but clipped. “Morning.”The tone is polite but distant, void of the softness that once colored our mornings together. The way he avoids looking directly at me stings more than I want to admit. I hesitate, gripping the back of a chair to steady myself before forcing a small smile. I won’t let his distance discourage me. I have to keep trying.“I was thinking,” I begin carefully, taking a slow step forward. “Maybe we could spend the day together? Just the two of us.”His jaw tightened slightly, his fingers tapping against the ceramic mug. I don’t miss the hesitation in his posture.“We could go for a walk,” I continue, my voice
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Sarah POVI knew that if I wanted to truly move forward with Alessandro, I had to draw a line—one that Adrian couldn’t cross.Taking a deep breath, I typed out a message.Message to Adrian:Adrian, I need to be clear with you. I've chosen to be with Alessandro, and that means we need to set boundaries. I care about you as you are involved with my son, but I can't have you interfering in my relationship.Please respect that.My thumb hovered over the send button. A part of me feared how he would react—if he would lash out, try to manipulate me, or make me doubt my decision. But another part of me felt a quiet sense of relief. This was necessary. This was the right thing to do.I hit send.Seconds felt like hours as I waited, my stomach twisting in knots. I half-expected him to ignore the message or respond with something cryptic, something that would make me second-guess everything.But his response came quicker than I anticipated.Message from Adrian:I understand, Sarah. I don't want
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Sarah POVAlessandro’s gaze lingered on me, his deep brown eyes searching mine for any sign of hesitation. I could feel the weight of his emotions pressing between us uncertainty, longing, fear. His jaw was tense, as if he was holding back words he wasn’t sure he was ready to say."Alessandro, you're right to ask," I said, my voice steady, though my heart was pounding. "I don't care about Adrian, I care about you. What happened to him... it was a moment of confusion, a mistake. I've realized that my heart has always been with you. That's why I told him we needed distance. I want you to know that you're the only one I want to be with."He exhaled slowly, crossing his arms over his chest, his posture still guarded. I could almost see the battle playing out in his mind—the part of him that wanted to believe me and the part that still held onto the pain of the past."And Adrian?" he asked finally, his voice softer now but firm. "What happens if he doesn't stay away?"I shook my head, step
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Sarah POVA lump formed in my throat at the tenderness in his tone. I rested my head against his chest, listening to the steady rhythm of his heartbeat.“Me too,” I whispered back. “I’m so glad we’ve been able to work through everything. I’m committed to us, Alessandro. I want you to know that.”His hold on me tightened slightly, and he pressed a lingering kiss to the top of my head.“I know,” he said. “And I’m committed to us too. Whatever comes our way, we’ll face it together.”As exhaustion pulled me into sleep, I felt a rare sense of peace settle over me. The doubts that had once gnawed at the edges of my mind were beginning to fade, replaced by the quiet certainty that Alessandro and I were on the right path.But even as I embraced that sense of calm, a small part of me couldn’t ignore the lingering weight of Adrian’s last message. His words echoed in my thoughts more often than I wanted to admit. There was something unresolved there, something that refused to fade into the backg
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Sarah POVHis words carried an unmistakable edge of jealousy, laced with something deeper frustration, maybe even desperation. I could hear it in the way Adrian spoke, the way he hesitated just a fraction of a second before choosing his words. He wasn’t ready to let go, that much was obvious. But I had already made my decision.I wasn’t going to let the past interfere with the fragile, beautiful thing Alessandro and I were rebuilding.Instead of answering Adrian right away, I chose to ignore the message, setting my phone aside with a steadying breath. The temptation to respond, to offer him some kind of closure, gnawed at me, but I resisted. The best thing I could do for myself for my relationship was to keep my distance. Even if it hurt.So I threw myself into work that day, immersing myself in tasks, focusing on anything that kept my mind from drifting back to Adrian’s lingering words. But even as I busied myself with emails and meetings, I felt the weight of the unresolved tension
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Sarah POVHis words settled deep within me, reassuring me in a way I hadn’t realized I needed. But there was still one more thing I had to say, a truth that needed to be voiced.“I wanted to let you know that I spoke to Adrian,” I admitted, watching his face carefully. “I told him we needed some space. I want you to know that you’re my priority, and I won’t let anything or anyone come between us.”For a moment, Alessandro didn’t say anything. His expression was unreadable, but then his shoulders dropped slightly, and he exhaled a breath he had probably been holding for too long. When he finally spoke, his voice was steady, appreciative. “Thank you for that, Sarah. I appreciate it. I’ve been worried about how much he’s been around, but I didn’t want to pressure you.”I gave his hand a reassuring squeeze. “I understand,” I murmured. “But you don’t need to worry. I’m committed to making this work. We’ve come too far to let anything get in the way now.”His thumb brushed over my knuckles,
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Sarah POVSarah's POVAs the days passed after Adrian's unexpected visit, the tension between Alessandro and me began to ease. We had successfully navigated a difficult moment, but I couldn't shake the nagging feeling that Adrian's presence was still a looming threat to our relationship. Even when things felt light and easy between Alessandro and me, a small, anxious voice in the back of my mind kept whispering reminders of the past—of Adrian’s influence, of the confusion he stirred within me. I knew I had to confront the situation head-on, not just for Alessandro's sake, but for my own peace of mind.It was a bright, clear afternoon when I finally decided to send a message to Adrian. The sun streamed in through the curtains, casting golden patterns on the floor, but despite the warmth of the day, I felt an unmistakable chill settle in my bones. The words didn’t come easily, but I knew they were necessary.Message to Adrian:Hi Adrian, I think we must maintain some distance for a whil
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Sarah POVBeside me, Alessandro shifts. His voice is calm, firm, but there’s an unmistakable edge to it. “We’ve been trying to focus on our relationship and work through things together. I appreciate your concern, but I think it’s important for us to handle this on our own.”Adrian’s gaze flicks to Alessandro, and for a moment, the air crackles with unspoken tension. Then he looks back at me. “I get it. I just didn’t realize how deep things were between you two. I guess I’m still trying to understand where I fit into all of this.”A pang of something guilt, frustration, maybe both presses against my ribs. I take a deep breath, steadying myself. “Adrian, you have to understand that I’m trying to rebuild my relationship with Alessandro. I’ve made it clear that I need to focus on that, and your presence here complicates things.”For the first time since he arrived, something in Adrian’s expression shifts. His shoulders relax just slightly, and some of the steeliness in his eyes fades. Th
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Sarah POVThe tension in the kitchen is thick enough to cut with a knife. The scent of freshly brewed coffee mingles with the rich aroma of butter sizzling in the pan, but none of it is enough to mask the growing unease settling over the room. Adrian takes a seat at the table without waiting for an invitation, his movements deliberate yet casual, as if trying to stake a claim on the moment. I sense Alessandro’s eyes on me, his concern pressing against my skin like a silent question. He doesn’t have to say anything—I already know he’s on high alert.I try to steady my nerves, pushing down the wave of anxiety clawing its way up my chest. This unexpected visit could be nothing more than an awkward inconvenience, a minor speed bump on the road Alessandro and I are rebuilding. Or it could be the kind of turning point that shifts the entire course of our relationship.I glance at Alessandro, searching for reassurance in the warm depths of his gaze. He gives me a small, firm nod—silent suppo
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Sarah POVWe move in perfect harmony in the kitchen, our bodies falling into an effortless rhythm as we prepare breakfast together. The scent of sizzling butter and warm spices fills the air, mingling with the quiet hum of our laughter. It’s easy, natural like slipping into a well-worn routine.Alessandro reaches for the same cutting board as I do, his fingers grazing mine. The brief contact sends a spark through me, and I glance up at him, my breath hitching slightly. He notices. His lips curl into a knowing smile, and for a moment, the rest of the world fades away.“You’re distracted,” he murmured, his voice laced with amusement.I smirk, shaking my head. “You wish.”His laugh is low and warm, wrapping around me like a comforting embrace. As the food on the stove begins to sizzle, Alessandro gently nudges me with his hip, pulling me closer to him. His touch is light, almost teasing, but there’s something deeper in the way he looks at me.“Sarah,” he says, his voice dropping into a w
