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The doctor finally stepped out of the examination room. Luciano and Luca instantly straightened, moving toward her before she could even take two steps down the hall.“She’s awake, and she’s out of any immediate danger,” the doctor said, holding up a hand to calm their urgency. “It appears she fainted from a sudden surge of shock or physical trauma. Her blood pressure is a bit low, but overall, her vitals are stable. Just make sure she eats regularly, gets proper rest, and most importantly—keep her away from stress. That’s vital for the baby’s health right now.”The doctor gave them a final, cautionary look before heading back down the corridor.Samuele and Bella, who had stayed with Luciano while the doctor examined Laura, quietly took their leave as well, following behind the doctor.As the hallway emptied out, a sudden, unfamiliar prick of guilt hit Luciano in the chest. He hadn't stopped to think about the consequences when he shoved that screen in Laura's face to show her the new
“Mamma, calm down,” Lucy said gently. “I don’t care what others think or say. I know my husband, and I know what Luciano Mancini means to him.”Because to Luca, Luciano Mancini wasn't just a boss—he was a savior, and Luca worshipped him like a god. She knew how much Luciano had impacted his life, and that Luca would never leave his side when he was needed. But she also understood that this time, it was about Reid’s child. The concern for that baby was paramount; Lucy was well aware of what Reid had meant to all of them, and now that he was gone, his unborn child was the last piece of him they had left. She was never going to stop Luca, even if it was their wedding night. They had their whole lives ahead of them, and she was certain that spending every day with a man as loyal as Luca was worth it. Of course, she couldn't explain any of the truth about Reid's child to her parents. Her strictly traditional parents would only start lecturing her about Laura being pregnant out of wedlock
Panic hit Luciano the second her knees buckled. He lunged forward, catching Laura before her head cracked against the teak wood, and dragged her up into his arms.“Laura? Hey—Laura!”Her head slumped back, completely limp. Swallowing down a sudden spike of dread, Luciano scooped her up, turned, and headed straight down the stairs toward the main reception deck.Downstairs, music was blasting, and guests were still drinking, but Luciano couldn't care less about the party. Every instinct in his body was screaming about the baby.“Is there a doctor here? Someone get a doctor!” he yelled over the music. In his sudden rush of adrenaline, he’d completely forgotten that both Bella and Samuel were standing right in the middle of the room.Luca immediately raised a hand toward the DJ booth, signaling for the sound to cut out. The music killed instantly, leaving a sudden, uncomfortable quiet as Luca hurried over.“What happened? What’s wrong with her?” Luca asked, looking down at Laura’s uncons
“You’re going to take my baby from me?” she gasped, stumbling back in disbelief.“I am taking Reid’s baby,” Luciano corrected her, his tone flat and unyielding.There was no way in hell he was letting her raise Reid’s child. She’d just admitted she felt nothing for the dead man—that she’d only slept with him out of spite and gotten pregnant by accident. How could a woman like that raise a child with love? And what happened down the road when she moved on to some other man? Any man she ended up with would only see Reid’s child as an unwanted burden, and Luciano was never going to let that happen. No. He was taking the baby. He’d raise Reid's child right alongside his own son. Luciano was completely convinced that Reid would be reborn through this baby, that he had to come back to him—and when that day came, he would give Reid back everything that belonged to him. “Luciano... do you really think so lowly of me?” Laura asked, a pained, fragile strain breaking through her voice. “If
“Leave my hand, Laura,” he warned in a deep, cold tone. He didn't snatch his hand back in anger, carefully making sure he didn't pull hard enough to trip her from the high stool she was sitting on.“No, I won’t,” she said stubbornly. “Not until you answer me.”His jaw clenched as he gritted out, “I don’t owe you anything. You’re carrying my best friend’s child, and that’s all I care about.”Laura sighed, a pained expression washing over her face. In her mind, she was sure he was only bitter because she had gotten pregnant with Reid while claiming all along that she loved him. “Luciano, listen to me. Just once. Give me a chance to explain,” she begged in a convincingly sweet voice.“I said there's no need,” he replied icily.Slowly but carefully, he tugged his hand from her grip. She let go, watching as he turned and walked out, heading up the stairs toward the top deck for fresh air.Laura followed right behind him. Out on the breezy deck, Luciano turned around, looking thoroughly an
It was Lucy and Luca’s wedding day. Lucy looked stunning in her white gown, her hands trembling just a little as she held Luca’s in front of all their family and friends. Their faces were bright with tearful smiles, their eyes shining with the excitement of finally sealing their love in marriage.Later, Luca surprised her at the reception. Raising his glass for a toast, he cleared his throat, trying to keep his composure before speaking."I wasn’t much of anything before I met you," Luca said, his voice cracking slightly as he looked straight into her eyes. "You brought light back into my life when I thought I’d never see it again. I’m going to spend the rest of my days making sure you never regret picking me."Tears spilled down Lucy’s cheeks, but the smile on her face was pure joy.Off to the side, Hazel held up her phone, making sure the camera caught every second. On the screen, Rosa and Renzo were watching the live call from the hospital, taking in every word.Holding that phone
Just as Luciano turned the corner, Rosa arrived at the other end of the hall. She saw his retreating back, but at that exact moment, Luciano turned around. Rosa froze.Pure, cold fear gripped her. She instinctively ducked against the wall, hiding behind a thick marble pillar. Luciano’s eyes swept th
Early that morning, Luciano’s grandmother’s condition suddenly took a turn for the worse. She began struggling to breathe and was rushed to the hospital immediately. As soon as Luciano received the news, he raced there.His grandfather was already by his wife's side, but the moment Luciano entered
Luciano had been furious with Rosa for lying to him. He had avoided going to see her because he knew he wouldn’t be able to control the monsters inside him—and he might end up hurting her.But that morning, when he heard she was going to Prose and Stanza, his anger turned into worry. He didn’t know
One hour earlier…Luciano was sitting in his car, with Luca driving them toward his office, when his phone rang. It was the man he had assigned to follow and guard Rosa.From the bodyguard, he learned that Rosa was on her way to her father’s publishing house. The news immediately put him on edge.“







