Chapter 35

• John stood still in the middle of the room, listening to Ellis' firm footsteps echoing down the hallway until the bedroom door slammed shut. He felt the weight of guilt on his shoulders, knowing that he had lost control of the situation, allowing his anger and mistrust to overpower him. He understood that, ultimately, he was the person responsible for this rift with Ellis.
• However, the figure of Vittorio Amorielle loomed like a threatening shadow in his mind. It was like a deadly parasite, the more John tried to keep him away from his family, the more destruction he caused. John knew that if he didn't take action, Vittorio could truly take Ellis and Donna out of his life. And that was something he couldn't and wouldn't allow.
• He looked at his hands, still trembling with anger and frustration. It was important for him to maintain control, not just over the situation, but also over his own emotions. John knew that Vittorio might have won this momentary battle, but that didn't mean it was the end of the game. He wasn't willing to give up so easily.