Chapter Thirty-Two - Days of Laughter

The relief on Alessandro's face was palpable as he pulled her into his arms. They stood there for a long moment, holding each other as the sun set over the De Laurentis estate. The warm glow of candlelight flickered across Alessandro's face as he gazed at Amelia from across the intimate table. The private dining room in the De Laurentis mansion felt worlds away from the chaos they'd endured over the past few months. "I can't believe we're finally here," Amelia said, a soft smile playing on her lips. "No family drama, no schemes, just us." Alessandro reached across the table, taking her hand in his. "I know. It feels almost too good to be true." He paused, his thumb tracing circles on her skin. "But I don't want to take a single moment for granted." Amelia squeezed his hand. "Neither do I. So, tell me, what does the great Alessandro De Laurentis envision for our future?" A boyish grin spread across his face. "Well, for starters, I see a lot more nights like this. Just you and me, g