Diego's POV

As I sat in my study poring over important documents, a loud laugh broke through my concentration. Though it sounded off, it was unmistakably familiar. Curiosity piqued, I paused my work and headed downstairs to investigate.

When I reached the staircase, the sight of Mariana stopped me cold. She had the audacity to enter my house after leaving all those years ago. She had no right to be here.

A surge of anger erupted within me, and I stormed downstairs. “How dare you come ...