CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY TWO - THE FIRST LIGHT

One evening, as the family sat around the dinner table, exhausted but somehow lighter after another day of revelations and discussions, Alessandro cleared his throat. "I think it's time we stopped dwelling on the past and started focusing on our future," he said. "We can't change what's been done, but we can decide what we do from here on out." Amelia nodded in agreement. "I think that's wise, Alessandro. But how do we ensure we don't fall back into old patterns?" It was Marco, the younger cousin who had reconnected with Alessandro earlier, who spoke up. "What if we made a pact?" he suggested. "A formal agreement that outlines our commitment to each other and to rebuilding our family's legacy the right way." The idea was met with enthusiasm, and over the next few days, Amelia and Alessandro worked tirelessly to draft what would become known as the De Laurentis Family Pact. They consulted with each family member, ensuring that everyone's concerns and hopes were addressed. On the fi