Chapter 13 - The New Beginning
Six months later.
The once dark and intimidating halls of Villa Moretti were now filled with warmth, light, and laughter.
The gloomy drapes had been replaced with bright velvet curtains, and the grand marble corridor where Vivian had once struck Sarah was now decorated with colorful toys, children's books, and soft rugs.
Sarah walked through the sunlit corridor holding a tray of warm tea and fresh pastries, looking peaceful and confident in her new role as head of the estate.
Emma ran through the archway on her tiny feet, wearing a bright yellow sundress, her giggles echoing off the high ceilings as she chased a golden retriever puppy.
"Uncle Alessandro! Look how fast Max can run!" Emma called out joyfully.
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Alessandro sat at the head of the long oak dining table, reviewing estate reports. He set his pen down, a genuine, warm smile illuminating his dark face.
👉 What special drawing did little Emma give to her uncle that afternoon?
