Chapter 189

• The entire place was rowdy and Mia, Greta and our other cousins who were there already, tried to know the whole story concerning what was going on. It was indeed a hard pill for them to swallow, and it was harder for us all because we weren't sure our family members would be rescued alive. I particularly tried to be optimistic, but my energy was slowly dying, and I was only keeping it together because I wanted to be strong for the family, and for Francesca who still held onto me so tightly. Manuel just had to survive. I cannot do life own my own, it's unimaginable. He has to return to the love of his family. He had to return to see me bear our child. He had to return in order to see that Massimo made it alive. Oh God, please.
• "It's already been eleven minutes." Alexander updated everyone as he looked at his wristwatch. Just then, aunt Annalise and her children walked in through the doors, looking to be in panic.
• "Is it true?" Dante asked, escorting his wife to an empty sofa by the edge of the wall, and gently pushing her down to it. His siblings joined her on the sofa, while he walked towards Alex.