Chapter 97. Meant a Lot to Me

My heart ached for Riccardo, but I didn’t know what to say or do to comfort him. It was hard seeing the man I loved so much so broken.

But we both struggled to move on from this new reality. The tension between us began to grow as the stress built up.

I could tell Riccardo was worried about the situation every time he left for work. And though he tried his best to re-assure me that everything would stay under control, I could see the doubt linger in his eyes.

In these moments of weakness, Riccardo needed me more than ever. But as much as we loved each other, there were things that even love couldn’t fix.

As the days passed, Riccardo did everything he could to push past this betrayal and regain control over his operation. But even though he worked tirelessly, tensions remained high.

It seemed like we were stuck in a never-ending cycle of fear and uncertainty. And for the first time since we had met, I began to lose faith in our ability to overcome these