LUCIA POV
I lay in bed, my mind racing with thoughts of my parents and the Rossi family. I couldn't believe my parents had sold me to pay off their debts. It felt like a betrayal, a punch to the gut.
As I tried to process my emotions, I heard footsteps outside my room. The door opened, and Matteo walked in, a tray of food in his hands.
"I brought you some dinner," he said, his voice soft.
I shook my head, not hungry. "I'm not eating."
Matteo sighed and set the tray down on the bedside table. "You need to keep your strength up, Lucia."
I turned away from him, not wanting to talk. Matteo stood there for a moment, then turned and left the room.
As the night wore on, I couldn't shake the feeling of unease. Tomorrow, Don Roberto would be visiting, and I had no idea what to expect.
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