"I'm sure uncle didn't mean that. He loves you. Maybe he's just in a bad mood." Hazel explained to Romeo when Alessandro walked out of the room.

She pulled him closer and continued to read the book.

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Alessandro walked out of the house in search of something to clear his head after some hours of working indoors. He would go to his favorite bar to have a few shots before driving back home.

Hazel descended the stairs and walked into the kitchen to meet Maria dishing their food into their respective plates.

"Well-done Maria."

"Thank you. Give me a few minutes left, please." Maria said.

Hazel nodded and rested...