After lunch, they returned home.
Xavier had to leave, and Ella was once again under Estefano's care.
The deep longing for Ricardo still hurt as much as in the early days. The constant presence of Xavier's guard only intensified this longing. Ella dreamed of the day when Ricardo could leave her father and start working for Xavier. But she knew that was almost impossible. In the mafia, things didn't work that way. Leaving a boss was considered betrayal, and betrayal was paid for with death.
Ella tried to call Ricardo, and this time he answered on the second ring. His voice, which for so long had brought her peace and affection, made her smile.
"Ricardo, it's me, Ella."
"How has he been treating you? My days have been hell, imagining what you might be going through."
"Don't worry. He tr
