AlessandroThe days turned into a slow and gradual recovery.The mansion, once mired in the silence of Chiara's sadness, began to fill with a faint murmur of life. And I felt the heaviness in my own heart begin to lighten.One morning, I found her in the garden, the sun shining on her dark hair.She was sitting on a bench, watching the roses, and a small smile, a real one, tugged at her lips. It wasn't the overflowing laughter of before, but it was a start. Her eyes, though still tinged with melancholy, had a renewed sparkle.Chiara was more animated.And I was grateful that Valeria's wisdom had found its way.I approached her, and her smile widened."Good morning, Alessandro," she said, her voice soft but firmer."Good morning, amore mio," I replied, my heart swelling with relief.Later that day, we gathered in the studio.Luca, Nicola, Valeria, and I were seated around the table, and Chiara, now with renewed energy, joined us. It was time to talk about what was to come. The war was
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