A simple sentence stirred up a storm in Vanessa's heart, even making her question whether her decision to seek revenge against Luca was the right one.

The handsome man before her, with his deep, affectionate gaze, gave Vanessa the illusion that they had been deeply in love for many years.

As soon as this thought crossed her mind, Vanessa was startled and quickly extinguished it.

After all, five years had passed since she last saw Luca. Even if she had been sincere toward him five years ago, ...