Chapter 5: Near Death Situation

Sylvana

A few hours later, Sienna walks in, holding a garment bag with a smile on her face. “Hey,” she says with a small voice, but I could only force out my own smile. “Alessandro has arrived, the ceremony will begin in two hours.”

My eyes widen at this. I was hoping they would call it off or someone would speak some sense into Dante, but no. By this evening I would be Mrs Dragonetti. She walks toward the bed and places the garment bag on the bed. I look up at her.

“I’m not worth the effort, Sienna. Just leave me to be miserable and enjoy it. I ruined your life, I don’t deserve your kindness.” I say while facing away from her.

Our conversation earlier has been plaguing my mind non-stop and I knew Dante was right - it was all my fault. Her inability to produce an heir for Dante was because of me.

“Sylvana,” she starts, sitting on the bed next to me and sighs. “No, you made a mistake. But you can still rectify it. I know you would rather die than be here right now, but sometimes we