Chapter 49. The Truth He Never Expected
The following morning, Adrian couldn't get Isabella out of his mind. The allergy. The resemblance. The strange connection he felt whenever she was around. None of it made sense. And yet— He couldn't ignore it anymore. Later that afternoon, Adrian visited Milan Central Hospital for a follow-up checkup after catching a mild flu. Dr. Marco Bellini was waiting inside his office. "You're healthy enough," Marco said after reviewing the results. "Stop working sixteen hours a day." Adrian barely listened. His thoughts remained elsewhere. Marco studied him for a moment before speaking. "This isn't about the flu, is it?" Adrian looked up. "What do you mean?" Marco leaned back. "It's Isabella." The room became silent. Adrian's expression darkened slightly. "What about her?" Marco
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