Chapter Eighty Four - Health Scares

Gently, so as not to wake her, he lay down beside her. He wanted to reach out, to pull her close and apologize for his behavior. But something held him back – a fear that he might not be worthy of her unwavering support, that he might only end up hurting her more. As he lay there, watching the rise and fall of Amelia's chest, Alessandro made a silent vow. Whatever the truth about Victoria turned out to be, whatever challenges lay ahead, he would face them with honesty and integrity. He owed that much to Amelia, to his family, and to himself. The sun rose higher, casting a warm glow through the windows. A new day was beginning, bringing with it the promise of difficult conversations and hard decisions. But for now, in the quiet of the early morning, Alessandro allowed himself a moment of peace, drawing strength from Amelia's presence beside him. He knew that when she woke, they would need to talk – really talk – about everything that had happened and everything that lay ahead. It wou