Vittorio felt his heart race as he watched Ellis drive away in her car. He had missed that opportunity, not just to explain the situation, but also to show her that his heart still belonged to her. With a determined impulse, he began to walk hurriedly towards Ellis's car, his eyes fixed on the retreating vehicle.

He waved frantically at her, trying to catch her attention, while his own heart pounded unevenly. His hurried steps took him into the middle of the road, and he reached out ...