A smile lit up on Hazel's face as she remembered how Alessandro and a warm feeling spread through her body as she rose up from the bed after a short nap.

Having kept Romeo company for the greater part of the day that morning, she felt dizzy and weary. Maria had sent her off to get some rest immediately with some backing from Alessandro.

When he insisted, she was left with no choice but to succumb. She was happy. Happier than she felt in months of staying there. Alessandro was taking good care of her more than she ever imagined and for that, her joy knew no bounds.

However, one...