That night, I couldn’t sleep, even with Marco beside me. My mind was full of worry and doubt, spinning with thoughts I couldn’t control. Deep down, I knew I should trust him—but the fear wouldn’t let go.“Nothing bad will happen to Marco,” I kept telling myself, trying to chase away the darkness in my mind.I looked at him. He was fast asleep, peaceful. Just seeing him like that brought me a little comfort.I gently touched his face and held him close, hoping his warmth would calm my heart. “I trust you,” I whispered. If Marco said everything would be okay, then I had to believe it.The night dragged on, and I barely slept. When morning came, the sun rose too quickly, and I got up early. Marco was already awake, getting ready.As I walked toward him, I noticed he was talking with his men. Martina, Renzo, and a few others were there too. We weren’t alone.Marco saw me and gave me a small smile, but it quickly faded as he turned back to business. He nodded to his men, and they left the
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