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Sarah P.O.VAlessandro was staring at me intensely, his piercing gaze filled with concern and unspoken emotions. He was waiting for an explanation, and I could see the flicker of worry in his eyes. Taking a deep breath, I steadied myself and began recounting everything about the scar, my voice trembling with each painful memory resurfacing.As I finished, an overwhelming wave of emotions crashed over me, and I could feel my cheeks becoming moist from the tears that had unknowingly escaped. I quickly wiped them away, but it was no use—the dam had already broken."What the hell, Sarah !!" Alessandro's voice was laced with anger, not at me, but at the monster who had left this scar on both my body and my soul. "Why didn't you tell anyone about what that bastard did? You could have complained about him to your father."His fingers, calloused yet gentle, traced over the scar as if trying to erase the pain it carried. I shivered at the touch, not because it was unwelcome, but because it fel
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Sarah POVI could feel the warmth of the sun's rays falling gently on my closed eyelids, the soft glow making its way through the sheer curtains. The gentle rustling of the breeze outside and the faint chirping of birds reached my ears, signaling the start of a new day. I shifted slightly, feeling something warm against my cheeks, a comforting presence that made my heart flutter.Slowly, I opened my eyes, letting them adjust to the soft morning light. My gaze landed on the ceiling for a moment before I became aware of my surroundings. I was in bed, a cozy duvet covering my body. I turned my head slightly and placed my hands on what I assumed was the pillow. But as I pressed down, I quickly realized it wasn’t the pillow at all.It was Alessandro’s arms.A soft gasp left my lips as I turned my body, only to find him already awake and staring at me with a small, knowing smile on his lips. His eyes, still clouded with sleep, held a certain warmth that sent a pleasant shiver down my spine.
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Sarah POVI rolled my eyes playfully but smiled nonetheless. We both freshened up quickly and made our way downstairs to have breakfast. As we entered the dining area, I noticed that most of the guests were already enjoying their morning meals. The elegant ambiance of the resort’s restaurant gave a luxurious yet cozy vibe, the morning sun filtering in through the large glass windows.I caught sight of Ester sitting across from Noah, and she gave me a knowing wink. I shook my head at her antics as Alessandro and I reached an empty table and took our seats. The dining area was filled with the few VIP guests who had been invited for an exclusive stay after the grand opening."So, what will this beautiful woman want to have? Donuts? Pancakes? Or something else?" Alessandro asked, his eyes twinkling with amusement."Anything would be fine, Alessandro," I replied, stretching my arms slightly."Okay, wait a minute," he said before getting up and walking hastily toward the nearest waiter.I w
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Sarah P.O.VIt’s been almost twenty minutes since Alessandro and Adrian left the room to talk, and my mind refuses to rest. A million thoughts swirl through my head, each more unsettling than the last.What is taking them so long?I grip the edge of my plate, my appetite nearly gone despite the fruit I was mindlessly eating. My thoughts keep circling back to Adrian. Is he up to something? Is he trying to manipulate Alessandro? He has always had a way of twisting words, turning situations to his advantage. I wish I could trust that this conversation will lead to something constructive, but my heart is wary.In an attempt to distract myself, I reach for my phone and start scrolling. The screen floods with posts from yesterday’s event—pictures of the elegant venue, the perfectly arranged tables, and of course, the guests. My breath catches when I spot a few pictures of myself with Adrian. We appear like a well-coordinated pair, even if reality tells a different story. My fingers hesitate
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Sarah POVAs I gather my thoughts, I realize something—I’m not alone in this. It's Alessandro. His unwavering support grounds me, reminding me that no matter how difficult things get, I don’t have to bear it alone.Just as the room begins to settle, Adrian clears his throat. "But I have one condition," he says, cutting through the moment.I stiffen. "What condition?"His jaw tightens before he speaks. "I want joint custody of our child. Even after the divorce. It’s important to me that we both remain actively involved in their life."His words knocked the breath out of me.Joint custody? The suddenness of his demand throws me completely off balance.I take a moment to gather my thoughts, my pulse racing. "Adrian, why are you doing this now?" I ask cautiously. "This is a big commitment. We’ve had so many differences and fights in the past."Adrian nodded, his expression unwavering. "I know we haven’t always seen eye to eye, Sarah, but I believe this is the best thing for our child. The
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Sarah POVAs the evening drew to a close, the guests began to disperse, making their way back to their rooms. I had spent the rest of the day attending to their needs, ensuring everyone was comfortable and enjoying their stay. Alessandro and I had also toured the rest of the property, discussing potential improvements and changes. Throughout the day, I occasionally caught glimpses of Adrian, who seemed to be keeping a respectful distance. He watched me quietly, his expression unreadable, but he never approached or interrupted.After dinner, the guests slowly filed out of the dining room, and I felt a sense of relief wash over me. It had been a long and emotionally draining day. Alessandro and I made our way back to our room, walking in silence. The air was thick with unspoken words, but for now, silence felt more comforting than conversation.Once inside the room, Alessandro closed the door behind us and turned to face me. "How are you holding up?" he asked gently, his concern evident
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Sarah POVAlessandro appeared in the doorway, his hair tousled from sleep but his eyes alert. "Good morning," he greeted, walking over to kiss me on the cheek. "How did you sleep?""Better than I expected," I admitted, handing him a cup of coffee. "I think I'm starting to accept everything, little by little."He nodded, taking a sip of his coffee. "That's good. We'll take it one step at a time."As we sat down to eat, the doorbell rang. My heart skipped a beat, thinking it might be Adrian. Alessandro squeezed my hand reassuringly before getting up to answer the door.To my surprise, it was the family lawyer Alessandro had contacted. He was a tall, distinguished man with a kind but professional demeanor. "Good morning," he greeted, stepping inside. "I'm Mr. Thompson. Alessandro and I have spoken about your situation, and I'm here to help.""Good morning, Mr. Thompson," I replied, offering a smile. "Thank you for coming on such short notice.""My pleasure," he said, setting down his bri
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Sarah POVOnce Mr. Thompson had left, Alessandro turned to me, his expression searching. "Feeling better?"I nodded, though the weight of the conversation still lingered in my chest. "Yes, I do. It's a lot to take in, but having good support makes it easier."His lips curved into a reassuring smile as he wrapped an arm around my shoulders, pulling me close for a brief but comforting embrace. "Good. Now, let's tackle the rest of the day. We have a lot to do."The morning flew by in a blur of phone calls and preparations. I reached out to my grandparents, explaining that we needed to have an important discussion with both families. Alessandro, on the other hand, spoke to Adrian, insisting that he get his parents involved as well. There was no room for misunderstandings or loose ends in something as significant as our child’s future.By early afternoon, everyone had gathered in my room. Adrian and his parents sat across from Alessandro and me, their expressions a mixture of curiosity and
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Sarah’s POVThe days began to blur again, not in the same dull ache that followed Alessandro’s departure, but in the quiet, strange rhythm of something new, unfamiliar. Or perhaps something I’d tried to avoid naming.Adrian was around more often now. Not in a way that felt suffocating, not overt or insistent. Just there. Like a lamp quietly turned on in the corner of a dim room, steady, unremarkable at first, but always present, always warming some small patch of your shadow.He had started picking up on our routines, filling in the silences Alessandro had left behind. Gabriel laughed more when he was around. That squealing, hiccup-laced giggle spilt from his tiny chest when Adrian made ridiculous faces or sang off-key versions of nursery rhymes.I watched them one afternoon. Adrian gently bounced him on one knee while Gabriel reached for his nose with sticky hands.“You’re a menace,” Adrian chuckled, catching his hands midair and kissing his forehead. “Tiny, adorable menace.”I smile
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Adrian’s POVIt was all starting to fall into place.I could see it every hesitant smile Sarah offered, every time her shoulders relaxed just a little when I walked into the room. The way Gabriel cooed when he saw me, his tiny arms stretching out like he knew exactly where he wanted to be. He was still calling Alessandro “Da-da,” but even that was fading. Soon, that name would mean nothing to him. Soon, he’d forget the man who walked away.And then, it would be me. Just me.I hadn’t needed to lift a finger to break them apart. Alessandro did that all on his own. All I had to do was wait watch him get sloppy, arrogant, careless. And Mira? She was the perfect tool. A beautiful, broken mess with just enough resentment left in her to be useful.He thought he could run with her, escape the mess, and start fresh.But I had plans of my own.Tonight, I was meeting Mira again. Same hotel, same room. She liked the sense of secrecy—liked the way I fed her ego, told her she was “powerful,” “dange
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Sarah's POVThree days had already passed since Alessandro requested space, and every hour seemed like an eternity.I made an effort to keep myself occupied. I plunged myself in work as the sole thing keeping me grounded in reality—emails, meetings, tasks that I used to outsource once occupied my focus. None of them filled the void in my chest. None of them filled the hollowness in my chest.Because when nighttime came, when the world outside hushed and vanished, when the babe finally slept in his crib, Alessandro's words rang louder than anything else:"I believe that we should take a pause."He hadn't given an explanation. He didn't have to, not after what I'd witnessed that night—him, dashing out of the building, with Mira. No explanation, no defense, just silence and that bomb he'd dropped in three in the morning, as I sat waiting on the couch for the candles to burn down.I'd not heard from him since.He hadn't even inquired after Gabriel.And that… that's the bit that used to ke
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Sarah’s POVI didn’t sleep.Not even close.I sat curled up on the couch for hours, the meal Marta had purchased crumpled beside me like an abandoned dream.Every sound outside—the wind striking the windows, a distant siren, the quiet buzz of passing cars—made my heart race with eagerness.I kept thinking I’d imagined it. Mira. The way he left. The way my name never seemed to matter in that moment.I had tried not to check the time.But by 2:57 a.m., it was impossible not to notice the cold space beside me on the couch.I hadn’t moved from that spot. Didn’t bother to change. Then I heard the sound.The front door creaked open with the quiet care of someone attempting not to be heard. Footsteps followed, slow and deliberate, as if he were entering a chamber full of ghosts.I stood up before I even thought about it.And there he was.Alessandro.He looked exhausted eyes hollow, jaw tight, the jacket he’d rushed out in now draped over one shoulder. The top two buttons of his shirt were
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Sarah’s POV I sat in the office long after Chloe had gone, staring at the open closet, the dress I’d pulled out earlier still hanging limply from the hook.I hated that she got to me. I hated that her words had slithered into my thoughts, muddying everything Alessandro and I had built.But I hated even more how uncertain I felt. How easily the doubt crept in, no matter how hard I tried to shove it away.Still, Alessandro’s message echoed louder than Chloe’s venom.“No expectations. Just you, me, and a little honesty.”Honesty. That was what I wanted more than anything else. If there was truth left between us, I wanted to see it in his eyes, not through whispered accusations or cryptic proofs.I got up to return home, I quickly packed up my things and called the driver. The driver pulled up outside our building just as the streetlights began to glow amber in the dusk. My fingers fidgeted in my lap. I imagined him lighting the candles, smoothing his hair, maybe even practising what he
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Sarah POVI gazed at my reflection in the mirror, wrapped in my robe, with Alessandro's text shining like a ray of hope in my hand."I understand we've had a rough patch. But if you can spare one night, I'd like to attempt to fix things.No expectations. Just you, me, and a little honesty. I’ll be waiting.”My heart ached. The sincerity in those words hit something raw inside me. I missed him, missed us. Missed the warmth of our mornings, the soft laughter that once filled our home. But pain changes things. Doubt makes strangers of the people you love most.Just then, there was a knock.“Come in,” I called, not looking up.I recognised the perfume before the door fully opened. Chanel No. 5. Chloe's signature. Of course.She stepped inside like a queen visiting a kingdom she meant to burn down.Silk robe fastened with precision, wine glass clutched like a villain in a sad drama. She always loved to put on a show."Going out tonight?" she inquired, her eyes sparkling as they darted to th
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Alessandro’s POVIt had been ten days since we returned from the farmhouse. Ten days since everything unraveled.I sensed Sarah drifting further away from me, bit by bit, like sand slipping through an hourglass.She hadn’t raised her voice. She hadn’t lashed out. But her silence said more than any screaming match could. The way she avoided eye contact. The way her footsteps always trailed toward the guest room instead of ours. The way she smiled politely, but not warmly, when I handed her coffee in the mornings.I’d made a mistake. A big one.Not because of Mira, not entirely. That chapter of my life had been over years ago. And Mira’s accusations had never made sense to begin with. But I should’ve told Sarah everything the moment we got serious. I should’ve trusted her with my truth before someone like Adrian could twist it.God, Adrian.Even now, the thought of his smug face as he dropped that bomb still made my jaw clench. He’d timed it perfectly right when we were finding peace. W
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Adrian’s POVThe city still felt cold, but the chill in my bones had shifted not from warmth, but from purpose. I finally had a plan.I sat at my desk, eyes fixed on Alessandro’s digital trail. His online presence lit up like a roadmap—threads of the past just waiting to be pulled. But I knew better now. Whispers and half-truths wouldn’t be enough. If I wanted to break them, I needed more than suspicion. I needed leverage. Misdirection.And I needed someone on the inside.That’s when it clicked.Chloe.Sarah’s perfect little world had always been cracked at the edges, and Chloe was one of those cracks. They were step-sisters in name, but anyone who spent five minutes with them knew there was no love lost. I remembered the subtle digs Chloe made at family dinners, the way Sarah would force a smile and pretend not to hear. But I heard them. I felt the tension.Chloe didn’t just dislike Sarah, she resented her.That kind of bitterness? It could be moulded. Turned into something useful.I
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Sarah’s POV New York City’s noise had always been oddly comforting, the honking cabs, distant sirens, and hurried footsteps on pavement. But today, it felt too loud, too sharp, like it was echoing the storm still raging inside me. It had been a week since we’d returned from the farmhouse. Seven days of strained silences, clipped conversations, and the kind of emotional distance I never thought I’d feel between Alessandro and me. I still hadn’t fully processed everything. I had hardly gotten any sleep. Whenever I shut my eyes, I envisioned the expression on his face as I turned to leave.But how was I meant to simply act as if it never occurred? He had kept something huge from me. Not just about Mira, but about how little he must have trusted me—to think I couldn’t handle the truth, to let someone like Adrian be the one to reveal it. After everything we’d fought for, the secrets still found a way to wedge themselves between us. And it hurt. Today marked my return to the office aft
