Chapter 312The next morning came with a strange kind of silence.The Pietro Empire mansion was still mourning what had happened the previous night. Even though the sun was up and the sky looked clear, the atmosphere inside the mansion was heavy, like grief had settled into the walls.Chiara woke up slowly, her eyes fluttering open.Her head still hurt a little, but not as badly as yesterday.What hurt more was her chest.The ache that refused to go away.The ache that Massimo’s presence always stirred.She lay on the bed for a long time, staring at the ceiling, her mind replaying everything that happened.James getting shot.Clara’s death.Massimo’s cold voice.Massimo carrying her over his shoulder.Massimo trapping her against the wall.And his words…You’re testing my restraint.Chiara swallowed hard.Her cheeks warmed just remembering it.She sat up abruptly, rubbing her face like she could wipe the memory away.Why did her body react like that?Why did her heart react like that?
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