When Rosa burst into the apartment, her face pale and her movements jagged with panic, it alarmed Lucy.“Renzo, quickly! Get ready, baby,” Rosa’s voice was taut—a sharp, tense sound that was entirely uncharacteristic. Even in the worst of times, Rosa had been calm and composed, never the one to panic. Lucy’s mind raced for a reason. Had something happened with Dr. DeLuca? Then, her eyes fell on Rosa's hand.The diamond caught the light, sparkling mockingly against the chaos.“Rosa?” Lucy reached out, catching her arm to stop her as she began throwing the last of Renzo’s belongings into a bag. Most of their things were already packed for Paris.“This ring?” Lucy questioned, her gaze searching Rosa’s eyes.Rosa stopped, finally catching her breath as she looked down at her own hand. Her eyes flashed with a sudden, jolting shock, as if she were seeing the ring for the first time.“Oh... oh no. I forgot to give it back,” she mumbled, her fingers immediately scrabbling at the band to wrenc
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