Chapter 21

"Let her go!" Tommaso shouted urgently as he burst into the dilapidated barn with a team of men.Dante followed close behind, sweat from their desperate sprint still evident on his face. The criminals instantly froze and turned toward the door."Cazzo!" one of them cursed, then immediately drew a gun.But Tommaso's men were faster, and gunshots rang out instantly. Several criminals fell to the ground, and blood splattered across the rotting floorboards.Upon seeing Tommaso and Dante appear, a surge of complicated emotions washed over me. They'd actually come together to rescue me."Alessia!" Dante rushed toward me and began untying the ropes binding me. Tommaso surveyed the surroundings, searching vigilantly for Gelsomina."Watch out!" I wanted to warn them, but my mouth was sealed with tape. I could only make muffled sounds.Just then, Gelsomina emerged from the shadows. She looked completely insane. Her hair was wild, and flames of hatred burned in her eyes.More terrifying s

Chapter 22

"If I'd been the one to shield you from that explosion that day, would you treat me the same way?"Tommaso stood at the hospital room doorway, watching me keep vigil at Dante's bedside. Three days had passed, and I'd barely left this place. I looked up at Tommaso sans emotion."Sì," I answered honestly. "But that would only be gratitude, not love."Tommaso's face grew even paler. "So no matter what I do, you'll never love me?"My voice was calm. "That's right. Tommaso, I was married to you for five years without falling in love with you. It's not going to happen any time soon."Those words cut into him like a knife. He sat down in a chair, suddenly looking much older. He spoke, his voice carrying a hint of deep regret. "I know I neglected you before. I hurt you. But now I know I truly love you."I shook my head. "Too late. Some opportunities don't come twice."Tommaso remained silent for a long time, then suddenly asked, "If Marco were still alive, would you choose him or Dante?

Chapter 23

"Yes, I will." I threw myself into Dante's arms. Tears streamed down my face.After all these years, I felt truly loved and needed again, not because of family interests or contractual obligations, but because of pure love.Dante gently stroked my hair and whispered in my ear, "I'll spend my life loving you and protecting you."Just then, I saw a figure outside the hospital room window. It was Tommaso.He stood there quietly, watching us embrace. His eyes no longer held anger or jealousy, only deep sadness and acceptance.He held a small box in his hands. It must have been Gelsomina's ashes. Our gazes met through the glass, and he nodded at me before turning to leave.I knew this was our final goodbye. From now on, we would never see each other again.…It was five years later, and autumn in New Faye was still beautiful. The park leaves had turned golden. I stood before the floor-to-ceiling windows of my office, looking at the distant scenery."Mrs. Lombardi, Mr. Lombardi's ca

All Chapters of Invalid Pact, Irresistible Pull: Chapter 21 - Chapter 23

Chapter 21

Chapter 22

Chapter 23