Mio Re (#3)

Chapter 16: Guilt Trip

The Dragos ⬇️

The Bonferronis ⬇️

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(Leo's POV)

          Regret panged in my chest as soon as Arie walked out the door. I knew I was being a complete dick to her, however, I couldn't help it. Perhaps it was the exhaustion from the past few sleepless nights or maybe just the feelings I strangled down after she decided to end our relationship. It was the pain I refused to face. I understood why, but fuck, it still stung. With her being so close to me now, it stirred up the resting emotions inside me. And the situation with Verona only had me on a heightened edge. Someone tried to kill my wife in a place she was supposed to be the safest, so everyone was on the line of being a suspect here, including the people closest to me.

          Verona's soft voice shook me out of my daze and brought me back to the present time. She was having a conversation with Zarina, her personal maid that she was awfully comfortable with. She had been by Verona's side and took care of her every need when I was out taking care of business. Verona found a close friend in her, although she was cautious of everyone around her. I was relieved Zee, as Verona liked to address her as, was there when I, Athena, or my siblings weren't available because we were the only people she could be around without any fear.