Chapter 152. Regrets and Tears

[Fifteen Years Earlier]

Rico’s hands were still gripping Luciano as they struggled in the water. In the chaos, Rico’s arm pressed hard against Luciano’s neck. Luciano gasped and struggled beneath him, trying to breathe.

The moment Rico realized what he was doing, his anger disappeared. His eyes widened in horror, and he immediately let go.

“Luciano!” he shouted.

He grabbed his brother and dragged him toward the shallow edge of the river, both of them coughing and breathing hard as they pulled themselves out. They collapsed on the muddy ground, soaked and exhausted.

For a moment neither of them spoke. Then Luciano let out a tired breath and stared up at the sky.

“You think I don’t see it too?” he said quietly, and Rico looked at him. Luciano wiped water from his face. “