CHAPTER NINETY THREE – THE MANSION

Rebecca nodded, grateful for his understanding. As the magnitude of everything that had happened began to sink in, exhaustion washed over her once more. Luca noticed her fatigue. "You should rest," he said gently. "We can talk more later." As he stood to leave, Rebecca caught his hand. "Stay?" she asked softly. "Just... sit with me?" Luca's face softened. "Of course." He settled back into the chair beside her bed, never letting go of her hand. As Rebecca drifted off to sleep once more, she felt safe for the first time in weeks. Whatever the future held, whatever decision she would make, in this moment, she was exactly where she needed to be. Rebecca spent the next few days recuperating in the luxurious comfort of Luca's mansion. The sense of security and peace was a welcome change after the harrowing ordeal she had endured. Luca personally oversaw her recovery, ensuring she had everything she needed. Rebecca drifted in and out of consciousness, her body and mind exhausted from th