Chapter 67 Torn Between Shadows

• "Whether I liked it or not, I couldn't get Gabriela's words out of my head. He won't give up.
• A part of me liked hearing that—it boosted my ego and hope. But the other part hated it completely. It was the fearful part, afraid of getting hurt again.
• When night fell, I thought we would all dine together, but no Mitolli brothers showed up, leaving me worried and foolish enough to look towards the entrance with hope to see Lorenzo walk through the door. I might convince myself that we'll never be together again, but I can't deny that I care.