ROSEI wasn’t sure why I felt grateful for the interruption when the door opened to reveal the doctor in charge of Valentino. Trailing behind him were two nurses, and Valerio walked in later, wearing an expression I couldn’t decipher.“Can you excuse us, miss?” the doctor asked with a polite smile. I glanced at Valentino, hesitating to leave him, and walked a considerable distance away, giving the doctors space to work.My eyes remained fixed on Valentino as the doctor began his check-up, engaging in a small conversation while Valentino still appeared weak.“Are you happy?” Valerio's unexpected voice interrupted my thoughts.I glanced at him briefly, then shifted away, creating a small distance between us. I wasn’t sure what had influenced that behavior. Perhaps I was afraid of being seen around him, not wanting to upset Valentino. Even though he had made it clear numerous times that he was pleased to see her with his brother.“Of course,” I forced myself not to look at him again, war
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