Chapter 14 - The Family's Growth
Two years after the Venetian wedding.
The Duca estate in New York was bathed in warm afternoon sunlight. The gardens were blooming with white roses, and the sound of children's laughter filled the air.
Five-year-old Mia was running across the lush green lawn, holding the hand of her baby brother, two-year-old Leo, who waddled happily beside her.
Lorenzo sat on a wooden garden bench, wearing a comfortable dark sweater, watching his two children play.
Clara walked over, carrying two glasses of chilled lemonade, a soft smile on her face. She sat beside Lorenzo, resting her head against his broad shoulder as he wrapped his arm lovingly around her waist.
"Look at them, Lorenzo," Clara said softly, her voice full of warmth and contentment. "Mia finally got the papa she asked for."
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Lorenzo smiled softly, kissing her temple. "No, Clara... she gave me the life I never knew I needed."
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