Chapter 7

Victoria POV

I felt a warmth settle inside me, so comforting that a small smile tugged at my lips. The only reason to wake up at all was my growing hunger. I licked my lips, already imagining the taste of a delicious chicken wrap.

"Get up!" A sharp kick to my rear sent me tumbling onto the cold floor. I winced as I scrambled to my feet, only to meet Vincenzo's furious glare.

"If you're going to play housewife, at least try doing something..." His voice was icy as I slowly stood up.

This man had a knack for ruining my peace.

"Well, it's not that late, is it? Stop acting like a child," I retorted with an exaggerated eye roll. He scoffed.

"Not that late? It's past noon. And would you care to explain why I found you passed out on the couch in the villa wit