Diana’s POV
The first rays of morning sunlight filter through the curtains, casting a warm glow across the room. I stretch out slowly, savoring the tranquility that fills this moment, even as a gentle stir of anticipation simmers within me. Today, I’m meeting my father at the office to discuss my gradual return, and I can’t help but feel a rush of excitement I haven’t felt in a long time. Stepping back into my professional role feels like rediscovering a part of myself that I hadn’t realized I’d missed so deeply. I know this journey won’t be easy, balancing both motherhood and business, but I’m ready for the challenge. I need this.
Beside me, Marcello stirs, his arm still draped protectively across my waist. His eyes flutter open, and his lips curve into a soft, lazy smile. Even after e
