Salvatore settled into the passenger seat while Victoria sat next to her children, who barely looked at her, caught up in panic and confusion from her screams.

"Mama, are you okay?" Melany asked, hugging the doll Salvatore had given her.

"Yes, darling, I’m fine, my loves. Don’t worry." She wiped their tears with the palm of her hand and, suffering in silence, remained quiet throughout the journey.

Upon arriving at Salvatore Mancini’s mansion, Victoria remembered her previous visit and couldn’t help but feel devastated. Salvatore opened the door and helped them down. The children, impressed by the imposing house rising before them, ran excitedly toward the entrance. Salvatore extended his...