Tears fell from Carlo's eyes, hitting the floor with a soft, rhythmic patter. In the past, I would have instinctively reached out to wipe them, but now I did nothing and simply watched. Could a powerful Don like Carlo really shed tears for me?He fought to hold back his emotions and met my gaze. "Anna, I'll go with you to Porta Nova.""I understood the magnitude of his words. His family, his friends, and his empire were all in Astonia. If he came with me, he would have to leave everything behind.I turned my face away. I thought I had grown numb, but when I looked at it all so vividly, my heart still ached.I held back my emotions and said, "I'm sorry, Carlo, but I can't take you with me."He stepped closer, wrapping me in his arms. His tears soaked my dress as he pleaded, "Anna, I'll give up everything in Astonia for you. I want you. Please, take me with you."I was usually soft-hearted and easily swayed, but this time I pushed him away. "Carlo, let's break up. We're from differ
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