CARLY
I arrived back home. My work was waiting for me.
I was still worried that I might be making my biggest life mistake. I loved Rome with all my heart, and I couldn’t drag and tie him over a sham marriage. At the same time, I was also selfish, thinking about my own happiness and maybe, one day, he’d learn to trust and love me again.
When I looked at Rome, all I could see was the cold and brooding man I first met wrapped in the hard shell of his expensive suit. I knew he had a good heart, but that good heart had gone cold because of me. But I had hope.
“You’re back.” My brother rushed in my direction, pulling me into a hug. “Tell me some good news.”
“I missed you too. How’s my baby prince, and how’s Kennedy?”
When he pulled away, he furrowed his brows. “They’re great. How about yo
