Chapter 141

“It’s not too late to run away” Emilio laughed at his own joke, but it didn’t get through to me. It was Siena’s weekly visit at the Lamberti estate, and because Matteo did not want to let me go alone. Emilio joined me

this time.

I was trying to keep it together, but I couldn’t. I was still rerrified and confused about why a man who was supposed to be dead was supposedly alive and did not know to process it I had not closed a single eye and was terrified for my life.

My bedroom light remained on last night, and I literally ran to the bathroom with my eyes closed. That was how terrified 1 was, and the worst thing was that I had no one to talk to, other than Christian and Marc, who also did not have a solid explanation.

“Hello, is anyone in there?” Emilio joked and grabbed Milo’s hand to hold it against my head. “Huh, yes?” I spoke. “I’m so sorry. I was just thinking”

“About what?” Emilio asked and pushed Milo into my arms so he could grab Siena out of the car. “I was thinking about how cute my little nephew is.” I cooed and pinched him in his cheek.

“Cute,” Milo repeated with a cute smile on his face. I felt guilty for bringing him here, but I did not feel like spending my day with grumpy Lamberti’s, and they loved Milo as much as they loved Siena-so asking Emilio to bring him along was for the best.

“Look who’s there.” Emilio sighed as he glared at the door. My eyes followed his until they met Christian’s “I thought he stopped smoking,” Emilio spoke.

“I thought so too,” I whispered as I observed the troubled look on Christian’s face. If I was terrified. I could not begin to think about how he must’ve felt after hearing his uncle might still be alive. The worst thing was that he had to process all of this on his own.

“Chrissie!” Milo yelled and pointed his tiny finger in his direction. Christian’s eyes widened, and he threw away the cigarette. “Milo, Christian’s a bad guy.” Emilio scoffed, but Milo thought otherwise, and so did I

“No.” Milo laughed at his dad. Milo was right, Emilio was hilarious, Christian was a lot but he was not a bad guy. “Come on, let’s go-and be nice,” I warned Emilio. The best thing would’ve been to pull Siena from his arms so I could give her to Christian myself. Christian was already going through enough, and the last thing he needed was a scolding from my brother.

“Chrissie!” Milo cheered and kicked with his feet. “Down!”

I gave Milo what he wanted and put him down on his feet so he could run into Christian’s arms. “Why do children love him so much? He isn’t even that nice.” Emilio spoke, annoyed, as I shrugged my shoulders. “I

don’t know.”

A smile grew on my face at the sight of Christian and Milo. It was obvious that Christian was not in a good mood, but he was good at playing pretend and put on a happy face for Milo. “I’m begging you to be nice,” I whispered in Emilio’s cars.

I should’ve taken Marcello with me. Marcello was good at being two-faced, just like his girlfriend Maddie, and wouldn’t show his anger towards Christian, at least not in his face. “Emilio,” Christian spoke with a forced smile on his face.

The two used to be close until I came into the picture. The first time I met my brother we were right here. at the Lamberti estate. He even told me that Christian was like family to him, and I ruined it with my presence. “Christian.” Emilio glared at him.

Emilio’s fists were clenched, but he managed to take a deep breath and

but he seemed off today. He seemed exhausted and confused, but I couldn’t blame him.

about you take her to Lucio so I can talk with

but the frown had quickly changed after to a nod. “Milo, let’s go.” He sighed. “Your aunt is

and opened

before I took a step closer and reached my hand to hold Christian’s. His gaze was glued down to the floor, and he almost seemed like a living corpse. “Are you

know more about your unc-” I started, but before I could finish my sentence Christian looked me

We’ll discuss it tomorrow.” He whispered. “Tomorrow?” I confirmed.

tomorrow.”

do you think that

liars but also that Christian’s uncle, who he had spoken so highly of, was his

heart because there was nothing I could do to take away his pain. “I don’t like seeing you like this,” I spoke and pulled him into a hug. He seemed surprised and flustered by my gesture, but it

could never have a serious moment, but this time I didn’t care. I needed to see him smile. His smile

a hand in all of this and it

was somewhat grateful, I also felt terrible. Dario didn’t care about me, all he cared about was ruining Christian

chuckled as he cupped my cheeks with his hands. “Look at these eye bags. And you’re

eye after hearing a dead person might still be alive?” I asked and

a deep breath. “No, I’m not. I might start smoking too. This is all a little bit

it with anyone, but it’s for the best to handle this situation quietly. I don’t want it to get to my father.”

agreed. All I wanted was for Lucio to live his last moments in peace, and that would only happen if we kept our mouths shut. That was the only way. “I know you have

followed Christian to the room. I felt relieved to see that it was just Lucio this time. The vibe was

Emilio gave them a warm smile. “Serena, come here and give me a hug.” Lucio smiled. He never asked me for a hug before. I remember how I

lead me to Lucio. “I’m dying, and

I could not

laughed at me. “I’m just kidding. You’re just

that she’s not a cheater.” Emilio spoke. It was awkward and

and moved his gaze to Emilio. Please don’t do it, don’t

to work for me. Are you guys not treating him well?” Christian asked. He knew that Emilio wouldn’t do anything in front of Lucio, so he took this as an

reaction.” Christian provoked him. “But I

It would be a good thing to have

did I get

hear my answer. “Yes, sure-1 think so,” I muttered.

ignored my presence. “I’m sure Matteo would be fine with

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