Chapter 2 - The Hidden Mark
Luca didn't care about the sharp ceramic shards biting into the soles of his shoes. Ignoring the water and crushed petals at his feet, he rushed to the plastic bassinet beside Jessi's bed and scooped their newborn daughter, Fiona, tightly against his chest.
Tears streamed down his tear-streaked face as he cradled the tiny baby wrapped in a gray and white cloud-patterned swaddle blanket and a light blue beanie. He pulled back the soft edge of the beanie, staring in absolute, heartbreaking panic at the distinct, crown-shaped birthmark right around Fiona's left eye.
"I thought I could keep you safe from them..." Luca whispered, his voice breaking into choked sobs as he kissed the baby's forehead.
Jessi sat frozen on the bed, her breath catching in her throat as she looked from her weeping husband to the mysterious woman standing near the door.
"Luca, what are you hiding from me?!" Jessi cried out in a panicked whisper, her hands shaking. "Who is this woman?!"
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Wendy Vance took a slow, deliberate step forward, stepping cleanly around the puddle of water on the floor, a cold, knowing smirk forming slowly on her tailored lips.
👉 Read PART 3 to see the truth Wendy Vance revealed to Jessi!
