Chapter Thirty-Eight - The Weight of Grief

Over the next few days, Amelia tried to focus on supporting Alessandro and the family. She helped Eloise sort through Giancarlo's personal effects, each item a bittersweet reminder of the man they had lost. She sat with Alessandro as he worked through the mountain of paperwork involved in taking over the family business, offering silent support and the occasional word of encouragement. But even as she did her best to be there for the De Laurentis family, Amelia couldn't let go of her suspicions. Late at night, when Alessandro had finally fallen into an exhausted sleep, she would pore over her notes, trying to piece together the puzzle of Giancarlo's final hours. She knew she was walking a dangerous line. Her investigation was putting a strain on her relationship with Alessandro, creating a wedge between them at a time when they should be drawing closer. But every new piece of information she uncovered only convinced her more that she was on the right track. A week after the memorial