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"Matteo, I warned you. Don't be deceived by Romilda's tricks!" Letty cautioned.“I understand, Letty.” Matteo sighed and brushed the damp sleeve of his jacket. "I'll go to my room."Without another word, he hurried off, leaving Letty behind with a suspicious look on her face. She thought Matteo's behavior toward Romilda was excessive."Matteo!" Letty called after him, turning around.But her younger brother was already gone. Letty rushed upstairs and quickly made her way to Matteo’s room. She knocked impatiently.When he opened the door, he looked at his sister in confusion."Answer me honestly—why are you paying so much attention to Romilda?" Letty demanded.“Letty, I already told you. I went to the funeral because Romilda’s mother passed away.”"That's not your concern! What does her mother mean to you?""Legally speaking, she was my mother-in-law."Even Matteo himself didn’t understand why he’d given such a flimsy excuse, as though he were covering something up.“Your mother-in-law

Rose pushed Matteo away and yanked herself free from his grip. She shot to her feet. Her body twisted toward the bed, and her eyes widened with terror.Rose looked like prey caught in the gaze of a predator ready to consume her at any second.“Get out!” Rose's voice trembled.Matteo snorted quietly. "You act like this with me, but then you tell the lawyer something completely different.""Please! Just leave this room. Don't make things harder for me!" Rose’s eyes welled up with tears. "I can't, Matteo! I don’t want to do it!"Her reaction only made Matteo more curious. Why did it feel like he was dealing with two different people? Which one was the real Romilda?Matteo rose from the bed and carefully stepped toward her. As he expected, she kept backing away, fear etched across her face as if he were a monster."I won't hurt you, Romilda. We'll just do what needs to be done, and then it's over."His voice was calm and almost casual, but it terrified Rose even more. The moment his hand

"Oh my God!" Romilda looked angry. "I want to get out of here right now. I’m sick of dealing with stupid, clueless people like those earlier.”Her boyfriend chuckled. “Don’t stay mad, Romilda. Anger will ruin your beauty.”“Next time, don’t ask me to pick you up at the station. Don't you have another option? A plane, maybe?”"You know my parents live in a small town. The only public transportation is the bus and the train.”Romilda bit her lower lip, annoyed by Cox’s answer. Cox wasn’t born in a big city; he was a naïve young man dazzled by the glamour of urban life. Deep down, Romilda knew that her life would never prosper if she depended on him.On the contrary, he seemed more and more reliant on her. Still, Romilda loved Cox; there was something genuine about him. He reminded her of her first love, someone she had never forgotten.Matteo. Yes, him.Romilda hated Matteo, but another part of her felt trapped by her emotions. After he dumped her without warning, bitterness and disappo

With the help of her crutch, Rose stepped into the restaurant. Her eyes widened in amazement at the elegant decor. Tables were filled with a variety of dishes that guests could help themselves to freely."Can I eat anything I want? Really?” Rose asked, sounding like an excited child.“Sure, until you’re full.”"Great!"Matteo watched her as she eagerly browsed the buffet table. With quick movements, she grabbed a plate and began piling on food, unaware of the faint smile tugging at Matteo’s lips.“Where should we sit?” Rose mouthed silently.Matteo pointed toward a window seat, and she nodded. He sat down and flipped through a menu of items not available at the buffet. Before long, Rose returned with a server carrying her plate.Matteo frowned when a dish of clams was set in front of her. A wave of unease ran through him. What if he was right to worry? If her allergy flared up, it could be dangerous.“Are you sure you don’t have any allergies?” Matteo pressed.Rose shook her head. "No

Rose felt both guilty and relieved when she saw Matteo walk into the room and approach her. Without saying much, he sat down on the edge of the bed and looked at her. He gave her a faint smile."Thank God you're getting better, Romilda." Matteo gently patted the back of her hand. "I worried all night.""I must have troubled you, didn't I?"“No, I should have been more aware. You had food poisoning—thankfully, it wasn't anything worse.” Matteo let out a long sigh. "If something had happened to you, I could never forgive myself."Rose was stunned by Matteo’s words. He wasn’t flirting with her or trying to sweet-talk her. Everything he said felt painfully sincere.This left Rose unsure how to respond because she was oddly touched by his honesty."I've asked the maid to prepare breakfast according to the doctor's recommendation. Get plenty of rest and try not to think about anything else, okay?” Matteo patted her hand again."Thank you, Matteo. I’ll be more careful about what I eat from n