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Chapter 198

Matteo went to speak with the doctors immediately, and within hours, arrangements had been made.

They'd send nurses to the house for her treatments. They'd provide all the necessary equipment. Money really could buy anything, apparently.

The move happened the next day.

Matteo's house—mansion, really—was stunning. Set in the Italian countryside with sprawling gardens and ancient architecture that took my breath away.

Nothing like where we spent during Adrain's birthday.

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