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LUCIANO'S POV

Waking up the next day, I felt so good, less stressed and relieved. Willow was still fast asleep and I didn't bother to wake up as I stood up from her side to prepare for work. Unlike previous times, I've had to go to work earlier than usual and leave late due to the situation at work.

Just like Clara had pointed out, the consecutive scandals had caused a bit of a negative effect at the company and it required my utmost participation and attention to turn the tides. I would have told Willow about it, but knowing how she is, I didn't want her to feel bad that she was the cause of everything.

So, I decided to act all on my own without anyone informing her. As soon as I was dressed, I sent a message to Clara to meet me at a particular restaurant with the child after which I headed for work.

At the office, I was very busy as I awaited Clara's response but got none. I needed to clear the air with her once and for all so I can stop making Willow bothered.

When it was noon and