I stood frozen in the open space near the docks, as if every drop of blood in my body had run cold at that moment. My husband, Emanuele Uccello, shielded his childhood sweetheart, Melina Costa, with his towering frame. He draped his overcoat over her trembling body.He was a Don who ruled Regalia's underworld with an iron fist. He was ruthless, merciless, and never one to let his emotions show. Yet, at that moment, he gave every ounce of his tenderness and patience to the woman in his arms, even though she had just caused an unimaginable disaster.Melina buried her face in his chest, her voice choked with emotion as she looked utterly remorseful. "This is all my fault, Emanuele. Curiosity got the best of me, and I just wanted to practice defusing a bomb. I didn't mean for this to happen. Had I not touched it, Signora Lombardi would've been fine…"Right after saying that, she stole a glance at me. An almost imperceptible look of triumph flickered across her eyes. Emanuele frown
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