Luciana's POV

(A few hours later)

Gael's earlier words clung to me like a parasite, gnawing at something deep within. He was right about one thing: these past years had left me lonely and sad. Romano's betrayal had cut deep, and I had spent countless nights crying over the wounds he inflicted. All I ever thought about was revenge, ignoring the path to my own happiness.

Yet, when Gael mentioned Romano's potential change, I found myself speechless. A man like him changing? It felt impossible, ...