*VINCENZO*
I pushed the door to my office open, the familiar scent of polished wood and aged leather wrapping around me, yet it did nothing to ease the irritation churning inside. There I was, lost in a perfect moment with Adeline, teasing her just enough to see that spark in her eyes—a little playful banter that made time fade away. But of course, just as I'd managed to draw her into our own world, Jesse had to interrupt, crashing into my sanctuary at the worst possible moment.
It was always like this. Just when I found a slice of peace amid the chaos, someone barged in, oblivious to the perfect rhythm I had going. I couldn't help but feel frustration bubbling beneath the surface; didn't they realize how rare these moments were? Adeline's reactions were everything, and now I was left w
