Elizabeth POV
Seeing Matteo for the first time after the morning she’d left—it had brought forth a mixture of feelings inside of her. Especially now that she was carrying his child.
The urge to fall into his arms and beg him to take her back was overwhelming at times, a yearning so intense it left her breathless. But Elizabeth was a strong woman, and Matteo had cheated on her.
For all she knew, he was now in a relationship with Alessia—and, along with Sophia, they formed one happy family. The thought stung more than she wanted to admit, even as she told herself it was for the best.
When Matteo first walked into the diner, she felt relieved, confused, and taken aback. He didn’t approach her. He didn’t try to explain. But every time she passed by him, she could feel his eyes on her, burn
