An hour after Hannah's departure, the sound of approaching vehicles announced the brothers' return. Michele and Adriano arrived simultaneously, though in separate cars, a small miracle in itself. The fact that they had somehow coordinated their arrival time was an improvement in their perpetually strained relationship. Within minutes, both brothers had settled into her room, occupying opposite sofas like opposing generals maintaining a fragile, unspoken truce. Anny stood in the center of the room, offering each of them a glass of chilled water before taking her own seat. The atmosphere was heavy, weighted with unspoken tension and the lingering exhaustion of the day. "Welcome back," she said softly, glancing between them. "How are you feeling?" Michele asked, his eyes studyi
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