Chapter 76

ISABELLA

"I thought you hated my father.", I say, and he arches an eyebrow.

"That's true, I don't like him. But I can see that he'd do anything to free you.", he says, quickly turning away and heading for his bedroom.

The luxurious living room of Lorenzo's apartment in Rome is a tapestry of shadows and soft lights, creating an atmosphere that matches the complexity of the emotions dancing inside me. Sitting on the sofa, I gaze at the distant city skyline while thinking about my father, wondering how he was coping with the harsh reality of my imprisonment.

My imprisonment in Lorenzo's clutches isn't just physical; it's a cage that restricts my freedom, a chain that binds me to the uncertain destiny he dominates. My thoughts turn to my father, wondering about the burden he carries and the responsibility that falls on his shoulders to free me from this web.

While my father occupies my thoughts, the sound of running water in the room indicates that Lorenzo