Chapter 140

• Ellis, sitting on the edge of the bed, fixed her eyes on the bedroom door, anxious for the moment when Vittorio would enter and they would finally talk. Each accelerated beat of her heart echoed in the silence of that moment. She mentally rehearsed the words she wanted to say, searching for the best way to explain why she hadn't revealed Antonietta's secret to Vittorio. The importance of that conversation hung over her, as she knew the future of their marriage was at stake.
• Ellis could feel the tension in her body, every cell filled with nervousness. Vittorio's heavy footsteps approaching echoed through the hallway, making her stomach churn even more. Each step reverberated in her stomach, heightening the sense of nervousness.
• Finally, the door opened, revealing Vittorio standing before her. His eyes, usually bright, seemed darker than ever at that moment. Ellis felt a shiver run down her spine, aware of the gravity of the situation and the importance of the conversation that would follow.