“I want to leave,” I said bluntly. “I can’t stay here. This... this isn’t a life i want.”A flicker of something—amusement, maybe—crossed his face before disappearing. He didn’t answer immediately, and the silence grew heavier with each passing second.“Amelia,” he said finally, his voice calm but laced with an undercurrent of something darker. “And where would you go? You have no home, no money, no protection. Out there, you’re vulnerable. Here, you’re safe.”Safe. The word from Alessandro felt hollow. I clenched my fists, trying to keep my frustration in check. “I don’t feel safe here,” I admitted, my voice trembling slightly, betraying my anger.He raised an eyebrow, an unreadable look crossing his face. “You misunderstand the situation,” he said slowly, almost condescendingly. “This isn’t about what you feel. It’s about what’s best for you.”Alessandro’s words stung, but I wasn’t about to back down. “You don’t even know me,” I shot back, my voice growing louder. “How could you pos
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