Francesco leaned down and looked at Adriana, his expression unusually serious.Adriana raised her head and met his clear blue eyes. They were beautiful—cleaner than the sky after rain, brighter than a sunlit sea.After a moment, she looked away guiltily and walked over to the sofa, sitting down."Francesco, I can't be with you," she said.As she spoke, she didn't dare meet his eyes.Unexpectedly, Francesco did not lose his temper. Instead, he sat beside her and took her hand."Adriana, tell me why. Don't hide it from me anymore."Of course, he was angry. Of course, he wanted to lose control.But he remembered what had happened six years ago—they had argued, and in the end, everything that needed to be said had never been properly said."Francesco, you're the heir to the Este family. I'm no one, with no background or status. Your family won't accept me."Adriana explained calmly. This was the reality they were facing.Hearing this, Francesco quietly exhaled in relief."This
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