Chapter 70 Old Embers

• Vanessa's heart skipped a beat as she opened the door to find Riccardo standing there, holding her kids' hands. She felt a flutter in her chest, but quickly pushed it aside. She didn't want to show him how he still affected her. She stood up straight, trying to look calm, and forced a smile that didn't reach her eyes.
• Vanessa's hands gripped the door handle tightly, hiding her trembling. She didn't want to let him see how nervous he made her.
• For a moment, she thought that her eyes were playing a trick on her.