LUCA
As I lay on my bed that night, staring at the ceiling with my hands folded behind my head, sleep refused to come to me. I had just put Aria to sleep again, an opportunity I did not take for granted, and the memory of her calm breathing and relaxed expression stayed with me. There was something deeply satisfying about knowing she felt safe enough to fall asleep with me near. I let out a quiet breath and smiled to myself, my chest warm with a feeling I had not experienced in years.
You have won, Luca. You have won in life.
The thought echoed in my mind, filling me with excitement that refused to settle. I turned from side to side, but my body was too charged to rest. So I stood up, changed into my swimwear, and decided to go for a swim. Not a training session, not practice, not disci
