Chiara’s POV “Hello, Giacomo,” I said. “What are you doing here?” Giacomo grinned as he stepped closer to my bedside. “What? A man can’t visit a friend?” I narrowed my eyes, instantly wary. Giacomo had been decent to me so far. He’d kept my secret and even helped smooth things over with Cesare’s family. Still, I had no illusions about him. Kindness from someone like Giacomo always came with an expiration date. He was wealthy, charming, and spoiled by choice. The moment he grew bored of me, he would disappear without a second thought. For now, though, it wasn’t entirely unpleasant having him around. “She let you into the room,” Caterina said sharply, her expression pinched with suspicion. “Don’t push your luck.” Giacomo lifted his hands in mock surrender. “Alright, alright. I was just checking on her. You’ve been out for days.” If his concern was genuine, then it was surprisingly thoughtful. I still suspected there was an angle I hadn’t uncovered yet, but until it surfaced, I
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