I mimicked Christian’s words and threw my hands over his shoulders. “Do you see what I have to deal with?” Christian looked at Marc. “It’s like I have to take care of two babies.” Soon to be three. Even though he said it in a joking matter, I couldn’t help but think there might’ve been some truth
“I knew this was a bad plan,” I whispered to myself while trying not to faint in the changing room. After my crazy idea, I decided to just go for it and called Luca’s number—not expecting him to answer, but he did. I told him I wanted to meet up with him and managed to manipulate Emilio and Beau—i
Breathe in, breathe out. “How do I know you’re not the one lying?” I turned the question. “I know how much you want the family business—“ Luca cackled. “As long as I get to see Christian miserable, I couldn’t give two shits about that business!” He was pathetic. That was the only word left to des
A week had passed, and to be honest—our arrangement wasn’t working. Somehow I always found myself home during the day and occasionally went back to my parents for the night. I knew I didn’t have much time left with Christian, so I grew attached to him more than ever. It was like I was desperate to
“It’s okay. Your dad is right.” I spoke. “I don’t mind.” “You see?” Lucio grabbed my hand and connected it with Christian’s. “Son—“ “If you’re going to give me another speech about how I should run the family business, you should drop it.” Christian interrupted his dad. Lucio shook his head. “No
He grabbed my hand without giving me as much as a look as he led me to the doors of the Lamberti estate. “Wait.” I pulled him back before we could reach the door. “I’m sorry.” “What are you sorry for?” Christian surprised me with his question. I wanted to tell him the truth, I wanted to tell him I
“Mommy is here!” I grabbed a talkative Siena as she was jumping up and down in her crib. It was the early morning and my last day in this household. Days had gone by quickly, and I spent them with my loved ones as much as I could. After spending several days with my parents, I had decided to spend
No matter what, he had the right to hear it from my mouth, and I was going to give him the news tonight. I wanted our last memory to be a happy moment. “Do you remember our first unofficial date?” Christian went into deep thoughts. I could tell that he didn’t want to give me the wrong answer. “The