Chapter 76 A Piece Of The Heavens

• Vincenzo pulled her into a tight embrace, as if letting go might mean losing her forever, and pressed a lingering kiss to the crown of her head, feeling the soft strands of her hair against his lips.
• Vittoria dissolved into silent tears, burying her face against his chest, and he stroked her gently, as if his touch could shield her from the world and mend her sorrow with his strength.
• “I know it’s not fair to ask this of you,” Vittoria murmured, her voice breaking under the weight of her guilt. “But…”