A Brother’s Promise Sofia hadn't slept properly in two nights. Every time she closed her eyes, she saw Alessandro's face when he told her Luca no longer had a place in his house. Then she remembered Luca standing by his window, pretending his words didn't hurt. They were both stubborn. Both proud. And both too much like their father. She was tired of being the person who had to remind them they were family. By ten that morning, she had called Alessandro six times. He finally answered on the seventh. “What is it, Sofia?” “Good morning to you too.” “I have a meeting.” “Then I'll be brief. Have you agreed to meet Luca?” A pause. “Yes.” Relief loosened something in her chest. “Thank you.” “Don't thank me yet. I'm not promising anything beyond a conversation.” “I know.” “And Sofia?” “Yes?” “If he's using you to get close to me, I won't forgive myself for letting it happen.” She swallowed. “He's still our brother.” “He knows that. That's what makes this worse.” The call
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