Chapter 98

Althaia

The familiar driveway welcomed us with its smooth asphalt and neatly trimmed hedges. My father’s mansion, a place I hadn't seen in what felt like a lifetime, stood before me, and memories of both of my parents in this house came flooding back.

My heart sank as the weight of having only one parent settled in.

“Hey, you okay?” Luca’s voice brought me out of my thoughts. “You’ve been staring at the house for a good five minutes and haven’t made signs of getting out.”

“Oh, sorry. I didn’t even notice.” I let out an embarrassed chuckle and got out of the car.

“I’m going inside with you.” Giovanni said while he scanned our surroundings.

“No need for that. I’m pretty sure I’m safe in there.” I assured him. He suddenly frowned, and I followed his gaze. It was Carlos, his jaw clenched as he returned the glare before entering the mansion.

“Isn’t that the cunt who gave you a cut on your face?”

“How do you know about that?