“I can explain. I planned to run away, but I swear I really wanted to give this a chance. Please don’t take me wrong, Vincenzo… please, you have to believe me. I’m not lying, I’m not playing with you,” Seraphina pleaded, her voice trembling with innocence, her hands clutching the air as if trying to attract his attention.
“Oh wow, Seraphina. You’re quick to come out with a new story to hide the truth. Always another excuse. Always another tale. I’m so damn fed up with betrayal, with lies, with people trying to play me like a fool,” Vincenzo snapped, turning his back to her. His jaw tightened, and his hands clenched as he muttered under his breath, “Every time, the same thing. Every time, someone thinks I’m blind.”
“No, I really meant to give us a chance. Please, try to understand… I swea
