Chapter 10 - A Home for Two Hearts
The rain outside slowed into a gentle drizzle, sparkling against the warm lights of the city.
Matteo placed his hands gently over Serafina's and Leo's joined fingers. The open silver locket rested between them, glowing softly under the restaurant lights with the portraits of two mothers watching over their children from above.
"You will never have to work as a waitress or fight life's battles alone again," Matteo swore in a quiet, solemn whisper, his eyes filled with fierce protection and deep devotion. "My home is yours, Serafina. You brought light back into my son's world, and I will spend the rest of my life protecting yours."
Serafina looked at the little boy sleeping soundly in her lap, then up at the man who had delivered justice for her mother.
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A profound sense of peace and warmth filled her heart. The long, dark night of grief was finally over, and a beautiful new chapter of love and belonging had begun.
What touched your heart the most about Serafina's gentle love for little Leo and Matteo's fierce justice?
