"I'll go back eventually. I just want to give myself some time to rest first," Adriana said.Luther's words were realistic, but Adriana didn't regret her decision. Everything she was doing now was simply to give Francesco a chance—and to give herself one as well. When the day truly came, she would leave without hesitation.Francesco gripped the steering wheel with both hands. He appeared focused on driving, yet he heard every word of their conversation clearly.He hated Adriana, so naturally, the farther away she stayed from him, the better. And yet, for some unknown reason, the thought of her leaving filled him with an unexplainable fear. As if the moment Adriana walked away, he would fall into an endless abyss.The feeling came from nowhere, impossible to describe or understand.Just as they were nearing the castle, Adriana's phone rang.Her phone was face-up on her lap, and with a brief glance, Francesco caught sight of the name "Alex."Alex never called her without reason, s
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