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2026-10-15 00:03:40
— Damn, you're pale. That was really ugly, huh? I nodded, holding back a sigh.— It was. Catherine, I almost died. For real.— But you didn't die, you're here, strong. Stronger than a lot of people. But so? Do you already know who it was?— That's what's driving me crazy — I said, resting my head on the headboard. — The police think it was someone paid to attack me. And the only person I can imagine behind this... is Alessandro's fiancée.Catherine's eyes went wide.— Chiara?— Yeah. I don't trust her. There's
The smell of coffee with milk was still fresh when I took another slow sip. My movements were slow, careful... the cut was still throbbing, but I could already breathe without so much pain.The morning light came in through the cracks in the window and, for a moment, everything seemed calm. Until the door opened.I raised my eyes slowly. Alessandro.I breathed deep. Internally, I asked the heavens for patience, but on the outside, I stayed firm. It wasn't worth starting another clash. At least not now.He came closer to the bed slowly, as if he were walking on eggshells.— How are you? — he asked, his voice lower than normal.— Fine — I answered,
— Thank you, Diogo — I said, relieved. — But... let me pay. I'll handle this.He raised an eyebrow, arching the corner of his mouth with that mocking air of his.— Are you challenging me?— No. — I gave a slight smile. — Just saying I want to take responsibility. It's my life, my family.— Larissa... — He leaned his body a little more forward. — I'm the one who's going to take care of this. You just need to focus on one thing now: getting better. The rest is on me. Understood?
— I'm coming.Diogo looked at me, waiting for my answer. I just nodded my head and smiled at Gabriel, who waved his little hand.I blew him a kiss. He smiled back before disappearing through the door with Diogo. As soon as the door closed, the room went silent.Alessandro was there. And now, without Gabriel as a shield, I would have to face him — and everything he represents.And then, finally, Alessandro took a few steps toward me.— What are you doing here? — I asked, direct, no beating around the bush. He looked at me as if I had forgotten something important.
(Larissa)The pain in my abdomen started throbbing again as soon as they moved me to the stretcher. It was a deep discomfort, as if something inside me was out of place. I wanted to moan, but I could only squeeze my eyes shut and try to breathe deep while the voices around me mixed with a buzzing sound.Th
— Meet me later. We need to find out who's behind this. I won't rest until I finish off this damn guy.He nodded, and together we dragged the son of a bitch out of the house. But inside me, nothing calmed down. Because now it was personal and someone was going to pay.While I was heading back to the hospital, Chiara called again. The phone screen blinked with her name, but I just looked for a second and let it ring until it went to voicemail. I couldn't... Not now. My head was a mess, and the only place I needed to be was with Larissa.The hospital appeared in front of me like a gray giant, suffocating. I parked the car in a hurry and went up almost running through the cold hallways. Each step echoed along with the turmoil inside me. When I reached the floor's reception, I saw Diogo leaning against the w
