Chapter 49 I Don't Love Him

• When Adriano informed her they were going to meet his godfather, Serena had imagined a fortress—with tall walls topped with surveillance cameras and armed guards stationed at every turn, something that screamed 'back off' to anyone hoping to infiltrate the yard. Like the ones she watched in the movies.
• But everything just seemed so... normal.
• Inside, the air was clouded with a mixture of fresh lilies and something savory wafting from the kitchen. The spacious sitting room was aglow with the golden lights from the imposing chandelier hanging from the ceiling, and the walls were coated in a warm beige color. A collection of family photos was placed on a wooden console.