Chapter Sixty Four - Unearthing Family Secrets

"Are you angry with me?" she asked hesitantly. "For uncovering all of this?" Alessandro was quiet for a long moment, his brow furrowed in thought. Finally, he shook his head. "No, I'm not angry. Confused, hurt, overwhelmed... but not angry. You were seeking the truth, and I can't fault you for that." Amelia felt a wave of relief wash over her. She leaned into Alessandro, resting her head on his chest. "What are we going to do?" Alessandro wrapped his arms around her, his chin resting on top of her head. "I don't know," he admitted. "But whatever happens, we'll face it together." As they stood there, finding solace in each other's embrace, they knew that the real challenge was only beginning. They would have to navigate the treacherous waters of family loyalty, personal integrity, and the weight of generations of secrets. The next few days were a whirlwind of heated discussions, private conversations, and mounting tensions. Amelia and Alessandro found themselves constantly mediatin