Chapter 23

Aria

It had been three days since the wedding, and Vince had yet to say a word to me. Ever since the ceremony, he had ignored me like the plague, and I knew I deserved it.

What the hell was wrong with me?

Why did I have to open my big mouth and call him Vincenzo Morales?

Sleeping in separate rooms was not what I had in mind for marriage, nor was Vincent's coming home late every night, making sure he didn’t have to see me.

Luis, who rolled his eyes at me whenever he got the chance, locked himself in the room because he didn’t want to be in the same space as me. The only ones keeping me company were Angelo, who had gone away on a family trip, and the maids.

Mom and dad, who had finally retired, had treated themselves to a nice vacation and were out of sight.

I felt lonely, broken, neglected, and regretted ever marrying Vince—but it was too late to turn back.

Due to dad’s latest request, I sent Vince a text, telling him it was time to work on our family's future.

That was why he needed m