Aria’s POVThree Days EarlierThe last time I stepped foot inside the Severo Estate, I was twelve years old.Only twelve.A little girl clutching my grandmother’s hand while trying not to cry.Back then, the estate had been filled with black clothes, flowers, and grieving faces.The late Donna Severo had just died, I still remembered the procession.The endless stream of expensive cars, and the men in dark suits.The women whispering prayers. The atmosphere had been heavy, almost suffocating.Even as a child, I had understood that something important had happened.That was my last visit. And now, eight years later, I was returning.Not as a guest, but as a resident.I sat in the airport lounge with my earphones plugged in, my suitcase beside me and my phone in hand.A smile tugged at my lips, I still couldn’t believe it.The Don himself had agreed to let me stay at the estate while I attended university.The money I had saved for accommodation could now go toward my studies instead.I
Last Updated : 2026-08-24
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