LOGINLucia's PovDays passed after Alexandro's confession. I chose not to think about it all anymore—at least for now. I was too tired to keep wrestling with lies, betrayals, and the dark world surrounding my husband. I decided to focus on the things I could control: my studies and my twin babies.College gave me an escape. I could immerse myself in books, assignments, and academic discussions that made me forget the chaos in my life for a while. I was studying business.And my twin babies, Aurora and Leo, became my purest source of happiness. Every smile of theirs, every laugh, every time they reached for my finger with their tiny hands, all of it reminded me that there were good things in this world.I spent hours playing with them, singing lullabies, and staring at their innocent faces.They didn't know about the cruelty out there. They didn't know about their monstrous grandfather or their father who was still entangled in a dark world. And I was determined to keep it that way for as l
Lucia's Pov"Sorry, Lulu."Two simple words that shattered all the trust I'd built over the years. I stared at Alexandro, searching for lies in his eyes, but all I saw was regret and fear."So all this time you've been lying to me. You said you'd left that world behind. You said you were only focused on legal business. But it turns out, you're still involved in illegal organ trafficking. You're still part of the same cruelty my father is doing," I said.Alexandro lifted his head, his eyes looking at me with deep regret."I never meant to hurt you. I just...""Just what?" I cut him off, my voice rising. "Just wanted to protect me? Just wanted to keep me from worrying? You think by lying to me, you were protecting me? You only made everything worse!""Please listen to me.""I've been listening to you all this time. I've been trusting you all this time. But you keep lying to me. You keep hiding important things from me. And now you're telling me you're still involved in illegal organ tra
Author's Pov.That night, after Lucia had fallen asleep with her new necklace still around her neck, Alexandro sat in his study. The desk lamp cast a dim glow, illuminating the scattered pile of documents on the table. He stared at his phone screen, waiting for news he'd long been anticipating.His phone rang. He immediately answered it."Any news?" he asked, his voice cold and firm."Sir, we've found him," Lorenzo's voice came from the other end. "The person who hit Fabio and his wife. We've arrested him."Alexandro clenched his fists."Who is he?" he asked."His name is Rudy, Sir. He's a container truck driver working for one of the logistics companies, but this is connected to Matteo Bianchi."Alexandro felt his blood boil. Matteo Bianchi. Always Matteo Bianchi. Every path always led back to him."Bring him here. I want to speak to him personally.""Very well, Sir. We'll bring him within an hour."Alexandro hung up and stood from his chair. He walked to the window, staring at the d
Lucia's PovAfter the meeting with Nathan, I felt a strange feeling. There was a little nostalgia, a little sadness, but also relief. We parted ways in a much better way than our last meeting, which had been full of anger and disappointment. I could see that Nathan had changed, more mature, more introspective, and perhaps more wounded by life.But all of that quickly faded when the car stopped in front of the mansion. I saw something that left me in awe.The entire entrance to the mansion was filled with flowers. Hundreds of floral arrangements in various colors—red roses, white lilies, yellow tulips, purple orchids—were neatly lined up along the stairs and terrace.Among them, there were gift boxes with shiny satin ribbons. The fragrant scent of flowers spread throughout the yard, creating an atmosphere like a fairy tale garden."What is this?" I asked, my mouth open in surprise.Alexandro stood at the door, his hands in his pockets, his expression hard to read, a mix of pride and a
Lucia's PovI stared at Nathan with wide eyes, feeling my heart stop for a moment. His hand was still holding mine, and I could feel a strange warmth from that touch. But I quickly pulled my hand away, feeling confusion and immense discomfort."What?" I said, my voice coming out higher than I intended. "Nathan, what are you saying?"Nathan smiled, and for a moment, I saw a glint in his eyes, a glint I used to see often when we were young and he used to joke around with me."I'm joking. I just wanted to see your expression. You're still the same as before, easily surprised."I let out a long sigh, feeling immense relief. But at the same time, there was a little irritation that he'd startled me like that."You're really something else," I said, trying to sound angry but unable to keep the smile off my lips. "You almost gave me a heart attack."Nathan laughed. "Sorry, Luc. I couldn't help myself. I just wanted to see if you still had the same reactions as before."I shook my head, but I
Meanwhile, in a luxurious house on the other side of the city, the atmosphere was very different. Nathan Ricci sat in his father's study, Davian Ricci, the Mayor of this city. In his hands, he held a stack of files he'd just read carefully. His eyes looked at his father with an unreadable expression."Dad," Nathan said, his voice cold. "What is this?""Those are files you need to sign.""I can read, Father," Nathan said, his voice growing colder. "This is bribery. These are documents showing that you received money from Matteo Bianchi in exchange for political protection."Davian smiled, a smile that never reached his eyes."Nathan, Nathan... you're still too naive. Since when has politics been clean? Since when has there been a politician who doesn't accept 'donations' from businessmen?""This isn't a donation. This is bribery, and it violates your oath of office as mayor."Davian chuckled, his voice full of mockery."Oath of office? You're still so innocent. In this world, nothing i
The priest began to recite the prayer in a steady voice that echoed throughout the church. I stood still beside Alexandro, my hands feeling stiff as I held the bouquet. The scent of lilies was too strong, almost making me dizzy."We are gathered here today to witness the marriage of Alexandro De Lu
I showed him everything I had learned from Mira.I sat on his lap, both arms wrapped around his neck. My breath was slow, rhythmic, exactly as Mira taught. "Breathing is the key," she said before. "Proper breathing can make a man lose control."I whispered in his ear. "Where do you want me to start
Three days since Mira came.Three days I learned, about touch, about sound, about movement, about how to make a man want you. And every night, I waited.Alexandro did not come home.Around ten at night, I heard a car in the driveway. My heart pounded wildly.I ran to the window. The black car was p
At nine fifty, I was already sitting in the living room, my heart pounding. The simple house dress I was wearing didn't feel like enough. I twisted the hem of my clothes and waited.Right at ten o'clock, Mira arrived.Today she looked different. Still beautiful, still graceful, but her clothes were







