Chapter 23

Emilia's POV.

It has been close to three weeks since we have been in Italy and my stance about being here has not changed in any way. I have barely seen Riccardo for two weeks now, what am I even saying, I don't recall seeing him since the last time we went shopping with Aria and trust me if I had seen him, I would surely remember. I have been spending a lot of time with Aria, we mostly just amuse ourselves with whatever we can find inside the house since Riccardo had given his men strict orders to keep us within the property. I have yet to set my eyes on him and that is the only reason he hasn't heard my thoughts on being locked in like a rebellious kid.

We didn't end up hiring any nanny since I am more than capable of taking care of my daughter. I have tried to keep her busy by teaching her some schoolwork and also playing all sorts of games with her. She wore herself out yesterday cause she insisted on playing hide and seek with me, Roberto, and Raffaele— who was starting to soft