Emilia's first day on campus at the prestigious Florentine college was a whirlwind of emotions. It was exhilarating, the sheer novelty of it all intoxicating after months confined to the Moretti estate. But it was also undeniably scary.
The vastness of the campus, the unfamiliar faces, the academic rigor – it was a world away from anything she had ever known. Yet, she found it surprisingly easy to navigate, a testament to Elena Moretti's meticulous planning. Elena had indeed done all the work for her, from enrolling her in the best classes to providing a detailed schedule and even a discreet map of the campus.
Her first few days were thankfully uneventful. Emilia, still accustomed to keeping a low profile, did exactly that. She kept her head down, attended her lectures diligently, absor
