Penelope POv

As soon as the word escaped Richard's lips, I burst out laughing.

“No, that is not possible. Luca would never betray me like that; he loves the kids, and he… you have it all wrong,” I snapped, defending the man I had known for five years.

“I’m sorry, but I made sure to confirm this information. It was him, and to add to that, he has been communicating with Matteo. It seems he was the one who sold the kids out,” Richard said, and I stumbled to the ground in shock. Silvio rushed over to me as tears filled my eyes once again.

I was witnessing another form...