Chapter 15 The End Of What Could've Been An Unforgettable Night

• Still at the restaurant.
• The silence that followed the man's departure was oppressive, a heavy blanket that suffocated the room. Stefano's eyes lingered on the door, his expression unreadable. The music had stopped, and the only sound was the soft hum of the restaurant's background noise.
• Finally, Stefano turned to Serena, his eyes now softer and loving as they locked onto hers. Serena's rapid heartbeat slowed. The comfort in his eyes did that.