Silence.Rose stood frozen in front of the door, suddenly overcome with regret. Why had she come here? Why had she come back at all?Rose was about to turn away when she heard the sound of a key turning inside the lock. The door opened slowly, and Matteo stood there.Matteo had just finished showering, wearing only a robe, his hair still wet. He looked slightly surprised, though he tried to act casual.“Hi,” Matteo greeted awkwardly—it turned out he couldn’t hide his nervousness.Rose didn’t answer; she stared at Matteo, looking for any sign that would let her leave. However, Matteo’s gaze revealed an equally intense longing, though he held it back.Matteo opened the door wider. “Want to come in?”For a moment, Rose just stood in the hallway, hesitant and confused. But eventually, she stepped inside. As the door closed behind her, her defenses crumbled.Rose turned to Matteo. “I can’t, Matteo. I’ve tried…”“Tried what, Rose?”“To be a good girl! I tried to be faithful; I prayed all th
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