Chapter 49
Anna and Grace hurried back up to the room, their footsteps echoing in the tense silence of the hallway. Grace's hands trembled as she searched for her bags, her mind racing with a whirlwind of emotions.
Unbeknownst to them, Alessandro had followed them, his footsteps muffled by the intensity of the moment. As they entered the room, Anna cradling Ava in her arms, they were startled by the sudden burst of the door swinging open.
Alessandro stood in the doorway, his presence commanding and formidable. He didn't even spare Grace a glance, his eyes fixed on Anna as he addressed her with a steely resolve. "Would you mind waiting outside for a few minutes? I need to talk to my wife." His emphasis on the word "wife" hung in the air, laden with unspoken tension.
Anna looked at Grace
