Chapter 100. Returning Happiness

Author's POV

“Oh my God, Adeline, I knew there was something going on between you two!”

Eva nodded vigorously, her hands clasped together.

“We all knew, honestly. The tension between you guys was so obvious!”

Rose smirked as she leaned in.

“And now look at you, pregnant with uncle Luciano’s child! This is huge.”

Adeline, still overwhelmed, wiped at her tear-streaked face and tried to catch her breath.

“You guys… this isn’t—”

“It is happening,”

Kiara interrupted with a knowing smile.

“And you need to start accepting it.”

Alessandra, watching the girls fuss over Adeline, smiled warmly before stepping forward.

“Adeline, are you happy?” Her voice was gentle, yet firm.

“Because that’s what matters most.”

Adeline looked up, her teary eyes meeting Alessandra’s.

She hesitated, emotions swirling inside her like a storm. Was she happy? Everything had happened so fast—too fast.

She had b