During Vincenzo's hospital stay, Marco and I visited him now and then. Marco never showed a hint of jealousy; he even bought vitamins and snacks for me to give to Vincenzo.Sometimes, they would chat about the town's scenery or how to make a good cup of coffee. The mood was unexpectedly calm.Once, I stayed alone in the hospital room to look after Vincenzo. He suddenly said, "Isabella, I want to talk to you.""Okay." I nodded."I know I made a lot of mistakes." He looked at me, his eyes full of remorse. "I treated you like a tool, a cover, and I hurt you deeply. I always thought protecting Lina was my duty and safeguarding my family's interests was my mission, but I neglected your feelings and my own heart."It wasn't until you 'died' that I realized you'd already taken the most important place in my life. I regret it every day. If only I'd reached the docks in time back then; if only I'd believed you… Would everything be different now?""It's all in the past." I sighed. "There a
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