Chapter 103

• Three weeks later.
• "Are you sure you're coming back home with me, sweetheart?" Mrs. D'Santi asked that night as they left the airport, returning from a pleasant and peaceful vacation they had spent together. It had been days of peace, as well as reflection and sadness, also tough days where Alessandra silently cried her heartbreak and betrayal at night. She had taken this opportunity to disconnect from everything and talk to her mother about what was happening, about her pregnancy, her history with Dominic, in short, everything, absolutely everything that she had gone through during her time in London. Giorgio had joined them the second week and kept them company for seven days, as his work obligations did not allow him more time. She felt fortunate that her family was giving her all their support, now she knew she was not alone and therefore, a huge weight was lifted off her shoulders, although deep down she was also aware that she would never forget the father of her future child, not even if she were to be born again.
• "Yes, Mom, it's for the best, for now," she replied firmly.