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Chapter 91. Knight In The Shining Armor
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Leonardo's arms tightened around Sofia, enveloping her in a protective embrace. His voice, a mixture of reassurance and concern, resonated in the space between them."We will be alright, baby girl. We will find a way to work through this, just as we have overcome our differences before. There is a solution to everything, but for now, I need you by my side. Promise me you won't try to walk away," he pleaded, his gaze intense and searching.Sofia shifted against his chest, a silent affirmation of her commitment. Leonardo pulled away slightly, his eyes locking onto hers, searching for answers to the questions that haunted him."Why did you try to run away from me? What were you thinking? Do you realize you could have killed me?" His words carried a tinge of coldness as he recalled the pain of her escape.Sofia gasped, her voice trembled as she spoke, her emotions pouring forth. "I... I was afraid of being hurt again. When I overheard your conversation with your father, I thought you wou
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"Sofia…" Leonardo tried to speak, but she glared at him fiercely, causing him to falter and stop mid-sentence."I said that I don't want to listen to either of you!" she exclaimed with a heavy voice, her emotions threatening to spill over. Tears welled up in the corners of her eyes as she struggled to keep her composure while reprimanding the two men she loved more than life itself. The conflicting emotions within her heart weighed heavily, torn between her love for both of them and the exhaustion caused by their constant disputes.Leonardo tried to comfort Sofia, gently massaging her shoulder. "Okay... okay... you just relax and calm down. I won't say anything," he assured her, his touch comforting. "If you want, I apologize to Mr. Ricci. But you stop crying," he added in a low voice, and Sofia's heart melted at his concern.Carlo, however, remained skeptical, accusing Leonardo of putting on a facade. "Stop acting in front of her, Leonardo. I know that you are not an emotional kind
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