Chapter 9

POV - GIOVANNI CARSON

Annah laid on the hospital bed with oxygen tubes attached to her nose. She looked pale, sweat caressed down her face as she breathed in and out. Her lips are chapped and slightly apart, purple bruises appeared on her arm.

My legs paced back and forth around the room as I wondered why Antonio would attack us.

Luca watches from the corridor then Enzo sidles up beside him.

"Where were you during the shooting?" I heard Enzo as he questioned Luca.

My gaze flicked to the door.

Luca turned toward him then back, I caught his gaze and he cleared his throat.

Luca and Enzo exchanged words before walking away.

I glanced at Annah, watching her carefully. I sighed, throwing myself in a chair besides Annah's bed.

I slowly gripped her hand and frowned.

Annah is injured and mama and papa are not even here. I sent them multiple texts and tried calling them but they aren't picking up.

I kept wondering who was behind the attack. Antonio never attacks unless it involves money.

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