“You girls are scaring her,” Lucio spoke and pulled them away. “Sorry, dad.” Stella pouted but I did not mind. I would rather choose this over some stone faces any day.“It’s okay, I’m Serena!” I finally got the opportunity to introduce myself. “You are extremely beautiful by the way, if the baby lo
“Hey squirrel, let's catch up soon, okay?” He said and gave me a small cheer only to turn back around and mingle with others. I laughed at his enthusiasm. As always Enzo made sure to make his presence known.“You did good, I’m proud of you— but this is not the end and she'll try to get a reaction ou
Cesca gathered everyone around the large table and the girl who sat down next to me gave me a warm and welcoming smile.“Make sure you empty your plate, even if you feel like your stomach is going to explode.” She spoke and had a traumatized look on her face. “I’m Dana, by the way, Gio’s wife.” She
“Francesca, it’s getting late.” Lucio stepped in to stop her but she held up her hand to shut him up, which he did. It was so crazy to see that the big Lucio Lamberti, listened to his wife— even though I could see that he was trying to protect me. He had a chance to redeem himself but he didn’t take
“Christian, I’ll give her one chance to get on her knees and beg me for forgiveness.” She spoke. “W-what?” I chuckled in disbelief. She was not the queen and I would not bow down to anyone. Matter of fact, I wouldn't even bow down to the queen, so whatever this woman had planned— it was not going to
A week had passed since the horror dinner and the past days had been quiet. Christian and I went back to ignoring each other, and everyone including Emmanuella acted differently towards me as if I was the monster. Since moving out was not an option I definitely agreed that there was no reason for us
“Hmm think about it this way. When the baby is born and you leave to live your life you’ll never have to deal with Francesca again— and perhaps even Christian is you suddenly decide to not let him see his child, but Christian does have to deal with the consequences. You jeopardized his position beca
“You told Marc what? Did I not tell you to keep her identity to yourself!” Lucio yelled out and stepped from his desk to face his son.“I told Marc the truth about Serena, about everything— I am sick and tired of hearing that I don’t care about this family,” Christian said.It was all he had heard f