Giovanni POV

I was still in the hospital with Mia when my phone rang. My mother’s name flashed across the screen, but I ignored it.

"Why are you avoiding your mum’s call?" Mia asked softly, glancing at me. I chuckled without looking up.

"You’re asking me like you don’t know how she’s always treated me — always taking outsiders first," I said. Mia gave a small, sympathetic smile.

"I don’t really know what to say… but I think she cares about you. Maybe that’s why she’s ...