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Matteo was taken aback by Emily's sudden declaration. His eyes searched her face for any sign of hesitation, but all he saw was unwavering determination.

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"You can't be serious," he said, his voice laced with disbelief. "That's your ancestral inheritance, Emily. Your parents left it for you. It belongs to you, and you should keep it. Why would you want to give it all to Gia and Maximo?" The confusion was clear in the furrow of his brow.

Emily's eyes softened, emotions swirling behind them. "Because I want my wealth and property to go to my children after me," she replied, her voice thick with feeling. She had come to a grim realization-the world was a cruel place, one that might not let her live much longer. But more than anything, she couldn't bear the thought of her inheritance falling into the hands of those monsters masquerading as family.

In her heart, Emily knew that her true family was Aria, Gia, and Maximo. Though they weren't bound by blood, the bond she shared with them was stronger than anything. She loved Gia and Maximo as if they were her own children. Knowing she could never conceive herself, she was ready to give everything she had to Aria's children.

of," she whispered, her voice filled with a mix of sadness and resolve. "That's all I want... to live in peace until the next threat comes. And if I die, I'll rest easy knowing my children, Gia and

eyes. Without hesitation, he gently cupped her face in his hands, tilting her head up so she could see the sincerity in his gaze. His eyes were filled with raw

and I will always be here, standing between you and any threat that comes

her lips trembling as she met his gaze with a

have a life, a family of your own. One day, you'll get tired of this

hurt to hear her think

it with such conviction that he surprised even himself, caught up in a whirlwind of emotion.

honed over the years-Matteo adopted a stern expression. His voice turned cold as he asked, "Then why are you giving everything to Gia and Maximo? Why don't you

reclaim from her criminal ex-husband. It didn't make sense to him. In a world where blood relations

family," Emily's voice trembled, her eyes chimmering with the

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