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Chapter 41

Sarah’s POVThe hallway outside Matteo’s hospital room smelled faintly of disinfectant and wilted lilies, the kind someone left with good intentions but no idea how quickly they’d sag under fluorescent lighting and time.I stood there for a moment.Keys in my pocket, Mia’s lavender shampoo still clinging faintly to my skin, and Alessandro’s words circling in my head like soft ghosts whispering things I wasn’t ready to name yet.My heels clicked against the tile in a rhythm too loud for how fragile I felt, like every step might shatter the calm I’d spent hours trying to rebuild into something solid.As I rounded the corner, I froze.Ryan.Leaning against the wall beside Matteo’s door, holding a paper bag in one hand and a thermos in the other, wearing that boyish smile that could soften hurricanes.He spotted me immediately.Pushed off the wall and held out the bag like it was a peace offering, or maybe something sweeter like forgiveness wrapped in foil and fresh herbs.“I kept it warm

Chapter 42

Ryan’s POVShe pulled away like my touch offended her, like the comfort I offered came wrapped in all the wrong words, all the wrong feelings, like my hands weren’t what her heart needed.She didn’t even look back.Just turned toward the window and let her silence swallow everything we weren’t saying while I stood there like some ghost she used to believe in but now needed to forget.And in that moment, I knew.She loved him.Even if she didn’t say it.Even if she was still trying to figure it out herself every glance, every breath she gave him screamed louder than her silence ever could.I leaned back against the wall.Hands in my pockets.Breathing slowly.Not because I was calm but because if I let the ache spill over now, I wasn’t sure I’d ever be able to stop it from drowning me.I had tried.God, I had tried.To be the steady one.The friend. The shoulder. The guy who showed up with her favorite meal when her world felt like ash between her fingers.But I was never him.Never th

Chapter 43

Sarah's POVThe hospital room swallowed me whole the moment I stepped inside, thick with quiet air and the sterile smell of too much bleach, too much worry, and far too many unspoken words.Matteo wasn’t asleep, but resting, head leaning against the raised pillow, eyes half-lidded, skin paler than I liked, yet something about seeing him breathing, alive, stitched me back together for one fleeting moment.His lips curled into something almost shy unfamiliar, vulnerable, a softness Matteo rarely let anyone see and it tugged hard at something inside me that was already stretched too thin for comfort or common sense anymore.“You came back,” his voice rasped, dry yet warm, cutting through the silence like a lifeline tossed across a cold sea I’d been drowning in without realizing it had swallowed me whole.I swallowed thickly.Of course, I came back.How could I not?Even when logic screamed at me to pull away, even when Ryan’s steadiness was easier, even when everything between Matteo and

Chapter 44

The sliding doors hissed shut behind me, cutting off the sounds of arguing voices and hospital beeping monitors, replacing them with the distant hum of traffic and an unwelcome evening chill.Each step felt heavier than the last, heart squeezing with confusion, lungs aching from holding in feelings I didn’t want to acknowledge, questions swirling in my head louder than any city noise around me.For days I had been running in circles office chaos, tangled feelings, and now a pregnancy announcement that flipped everything upside down, forcing me to question what was real and what was always manipulation.Matteo’s voice haunted my memory, those soft moments earlier, the vulnerability I’d longed to see, but now overshadowed by a confession that changed the direction of every emotion swirling inside my chest.I kept walking, uncertain of my destination, needing the distance, needing fresh air, needing anything that wasn’t Matteo Russo’s complicated world, where affection tangled with secre

Chapter 45

Matteo’s POVThe quiet hum of the car engine barely distracted me, the scenery outside blurring into a meaningless smear of lights and buildings, my mind stuck replaying the mess I’d made for myself.Coming home should have brought relief, familiar walls and quiet comfort easing me back into normalcy, but instead, every corner of the apartment echoed her absence louder than the distant traffic below my window.The couch where Sarah once sat now felt too clean, the kitchen too sterile without her laughter filling the air, her presence haunting every space even before I fully admitted how much it meant.Every step into my penthouse sounded louder, sharper, like the walls wanted to remind me how empty they felt, how silence always seemed crueler after tasting fleeting comfort I foolishly pushed away.The living room remained immaculate, too perfect, as if untouched by life, no misplaced heels by the couch, no faint perfume lingering in the air, just cold emptiness I could no longer ignor

Chapter 46

Sarah's POVThe elevator doors opened quietly, spilling soft light into Alessandro’s grand penthouse, and I stepped inside, nerves tangled, heart heavy, unsure why I’d come, but determined to hear Alessandro’s promised truths face-to-face.Every step across polished marble felt distant, each ornate frame and luxurious fixture screaming wealth but lacking warmth, the air cool and hollow, making me question how easily I’d been drawn into their world.Instinctively, my feet led me through familiar hallways, curiosity tugging stronger than caution, until I stood hesitantly outside Matteo’s door, breath hitching, foolish hope whispering maybe just maybe I still meant something beyond office politics.I pushed open the door gently, heart thrumming painfully against my ribs, but the scene inside crushed every lingering dream Matteo’s strong frame lying beside Isabelle, her form draped possessively across him, comfort etched in betrayal.The ache was immediate, sharp and suffocating, forcing

Chapter 47

The cool evening air brushed against my cheeks as I walked away from the suffocating dining room, each step lighter, each breath steadier, Mia’s quiet voice still echoing softly through the phone.I didn’t need to stay there another minute, tangled in drama that never seemed to end, watching bitterness unfold while my heart kept getting pulled in directions I never asked for, never wanted.Alessandro’s authority, Matteo’s silence, Ryan’s accusations, Isabelle’s manipulation it all spun around my head like a cruel carousel, but Mia’s simple words offered me an escape, a reminder of peace beyond the chaos.I pushed through the large front doors, not waiting for anyone to stop me, no explanations left to give, only the promise of quiet comfort in a familiar place where my worth wasn’t questioned.Tonight, I wouldn’t be a pawn in their family’s battles I’d just be Sarah, a woman who deserved her own choices, her peace, and maybe a little healing too.The city lights blinked far below as I

Chapter 48

Matteo's POVThe apartment felt hollow the moment Sarah left, the silence pressing in on me heavier than any argument, heavier than Ryan’s accusations or Isabelle’s lies It was her absence that suffocated me the most.I stood by the large window, city lights flickering in the distance, my reflection looking back at me tired, frustrated, and for the first time in a long while… empty.I hadn’t realized how much space she’d taken up in my life until the room felt wrong without her quiet strength, her stubborn eyes, her way of disarming me with nothing but a glance.Gripping my phone tightly, I typed and deleted messages, fingers hesitating before finally settling on the only truth I couldn’t deny: I need to see you. Tonight.I pressed send, exhaling shakily.My jaw clenched, heart thudding with something too raw to ignore, knowing I couldn’t afford to lose her not to Ryan, not to Isabelle, not to my pride.Not anymore.I shoved the phone into my pocket, exhaling hard as I moved through t

Chapter 49

Sarah’s POVWeeks passed like slow-moving clouds, heavy and distant, with no word from Matteo no calls, no messages, not even a meaningless forwarded email. Just silence… thick, absolute, and louder than any argument we’d had.Only Ryan’s presence remained constant, his check-ins soft and predictable, his concern something I tried to be grateful for, though it rarely quieted the ache I didn’t want to admit lingered too long.This morning, I stood before the mirror, smoothing my blouse, determination settling deep in my bones. Enough running. Enough hiding.I would return to work not for Matteo, not for Ryan but for myself.My heels clicked across the marble lobby of Russo Enterprises, each step firmer than the last as I walked through the revolving doors, head held high, heart stubbornly steady.I didn’t know how Matteo would react… or if he’d care at all.But I was done waiting.It was time to reclaim my space.The elevator ride to Matteo’s floor felt endless, each soft ding tighteni

Chapter 50

Matteo's POVSelena’s knock came just after sunset, right as I was finishing a long call with Alessandro. I barely muttered, “Come in,” when she strode into my office, expression sharp but not hostile.She sat across from me, crossing her legs, her voice calm but purposeful. “She’s back at work… and she’s been adjusting, Matteo. Sarah’s stronger than you realize.”I nodded once, jaw tight, feeling the conflicting swirl of relief and regret.Selena leaned in slightly. “She’s being careful… but she’s letting people close Ryan… and even me, to some extent.”I steepled my fingers, quiet. Of course, she didn’t know the full truth.I had placed her there for a reason.Selena wasn’t just a corporate advisor she was my quiet eyes. I had arranged for her transfer when Sarah started pulling away. Not to manipulate… but to protect.Sarah didn’t know.And maybe… it was better that way.For now.I leaned forward, voice low, every word laced with control. “Keep watching,” I said firmly. “Not to int

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