Chapter 157 The Sweet Illusion

• Vittoria opened her eyes slowly, but before she could form any reaction, Vincenzo had already leaned in gently and claimed her lips in a soft, tender kiss, as if that simple gesture were the purest translation of everything he felt.
• “How are you?” Vincenzo whispered, placing a delicate kiss on her forehead, as though wrapping her in care and protection.
• “I’m fine,” Vittoria replied softly, shifting to sit more comfortably as she rested her back against the pillow. “And you—how are you?”