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ctor's office in a daze. This child should have been our hope. The future of

ndro's, low and urgent. Scarlett Valenti's, tearful and pleading.

ay. Alessandro had his hands on Scarl

ll you make it right? When will you bring me into the

h, my heart a s

. In the eyes of my family, that will not change. It's my penance for the mistakes I've made." He p

as I? A penance. A to

ndro's shoulder. There was no surprise in her gaze. Only a cold, triumphant glint. She knew I

I was nothing but an obstacle, a wife he kept out of a twisted sense of duty. I wou

y movements stiff and robotic, and sch

said, my voice devoid of emotion. "I want everything I am entitled to. I don't ca

ang. His name flashed on the screen. I almost de

assistant had. "I'm sorry about last night. I've planned something specia

e loving husband. A cold premonition washed over me. He had no idea o

without sa