Chapter Eighty Three - Family Reactions

"How did it come to this?" he whispered. Amelia knelt beside him, her heart aching at the sight of his despair. "We'll get through this, Alessandro. We just need to stay focused, stay united." He looked up at her, his eyes filled with a mix of gratitude and fear. "What would I do without you, Amelia?" She leaned in, pressing a soft kiss to his forehead. "You'll never have to find out. I'm here, always." As the days passed, the situation spiraled further out of control. Lawyers were brought in, their stern faces and briefcases becoming a constant presence in the mansion. Family meetings devolved into shouting matches, with accusations and counter-accusations flying back and forth. Amelia found herself playing peacekeeper more often than not, trying to mediate between warring factions of the family. But even her patience had its limits. One evening, after a particularly grueling day of legal consultations and family arguments, Amelia retreated to the bedroom she shared with Alessan