Chapter 20

• Vittorio stood beside Donna, and the resemblance between the two was undeniable. Ellis swallowed hard, feeling her heart pound in her chest. She struggled to maintain composure, clutching the scarf in her hands as her eyes met Vittorio's. So many old and unresolved emotions seemed to resurface before her.
• Donna looked back at her mother, noticing the expression of surprise and shock on her face. "Mom, this is my friend Jake, and this is his dad, Vittorio."
• Donna's words were like a reminder of the present, bringing Ellis back to reality. She forced a strained smile, her eyes briefly averting from Vittorio's before meeting his gaze again.