Chapter 33
It was middle of the night, when Grace came awake with the sound of Ava crying. Sighing, she got up, put on her slippers and went out to check on the baby But as she entered the nursery, her heart skipped a beat at the unexpected sight that greeted her. There, bathed in the soft glow of moonlight, Alessandro cradled their daughter in his arms, his touch gentle and tender as he whispered soothing words to her.
Something stirred within Grace at the sight, a bittersweet ache tugging at her heartstrings. For in that moment, she was reminded of the depth of Alessandro's love for their daughter, a love that transcended the bitterness and resentment that had clouded their relationship.
As Alessandro lovingly rocked Ava back to sleep, Grace stood transfixed, a silent observer to the
