Chapter 220

• Fern's Perspective
• Giovanni was still sleeping, his peaceful face revealing how calm and carefree he was in that moment. However, I knew this peace wouldn't last long.
• I gently broke free from Giovanni's embrace, stood up, and walked to the window. The sunlight outside poured into the room through the curtains, and light and shadows intermingled as if everything were silently narrating past hurts and helplessness. I took a deep breath, my heart filled with conflicting emotions. I never thought I would find myself back in Giovanni's life, not like this. I had left with the determination to protect myself and my children, but now, I was once again in this man's world.