Ellis entered her house, her heavy footsteps lightly echoing in the peaceful surroundings. The meeting had been more intense than she had imagined. The way Vittorio looked at her, with that mix of resentment and memories, made her heart race in a way she wasn't prepared to handle.

She let her bag drop to the floor and collapsed onto the couch, sinking into the soft cushions. She closed her eyes and let out a deep sigh, trying to clear her mind. No matter how hard she tried to focus on ...