All Chapters of Twinned lies: Chapter 31 - Chapter 33

The gunfire had quieted, though the hospital corridors still smelled of blood and smoke. Luca’s men had secured the perimeter, but his mind was elsewhere—behind those operating doors where Emilia’s fate hung by a thread.When the doctor finally emerged, Luca pushed forward, eyes wild. “Tell me.”The doctor looked worn, his scrubs splattered. “She lost a lot of blood. Her condition is still critical—but she’s stable for now. She’ll need time to recover, and…” Luca didn’t listen further, he called Nicolo, informing him that he wanted Emilia moved to a trusted hospital. While Nicolo arranged that he sat by Emilia’s side, his hands holding hers and tears came gushing down. She looked so helpless, so lifeless, she had gone through all of this because of him, because of his enemies. He remembered all the promises he gave her about keeping her safe. He didn’t want her involved in this life but it was too late now, he loved her, and he was not going to let her or the children go.The night wa

The De Rossi estate had never looked so alive. The gardens, usually silent under heavy guard, had been transformed into a vision out of a dream. Ivory roses draped over marble arches, golden lanterns dangled from the olive trees, and the air smelled faintly of jasmine carried on the summer breeze.Guests filled the seats—politicians, business magnates, allies, and family—all dressed in their finest. Musicians played softly, their violins weaving through the air as the bridal procession prepared to begin.At the altar, Luca stood like a figure carved from marble, black suit tailored to perfection, a quiet storm behind his eyes. For all his battles, his victories, and his scars, nothing had ever made his heart pound like waiting for Emilia to appear. Marco, standing at his side as best man, leaned slightly and muttered with a half-smirk, “Breathe, cousin. You look like you’re about to go to war.”Luca didn’t answer. He couldn’t. Because then—she appeared.Emilia stepped into the aisle,