Stefano’s POVStartled, he watched as Teresa ran out of his study in a hurry, the moment the door shut closed behind her, he felt an unfamiliar weight, a certain burden lessened in his chest.He exhaled slowly, his fingers tightening around the edge of the desk. The way she had left, it was too sudden, too hurried, like she was avoiding something.Something had changed in her expression after he spoke about his past, but he couldn’t place exactly what it was. He had expected her to recoil at his story, maybe even look at him in disgust, yet the way she looked at him was different.Not with hatred. Not with fear, but something else entirely.But there was no time to dwell on it. A heavy sigh escaped his lips, and he dragged a hand down his face before turning his attention to the man who had just entered.Guillermo stood near the door, his sharp, calculating gaze fixed on Stefano, a wry smile etched into his lips. Unlike Stefano, who always carried himself with a controlled demeanor, G
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