“It’s okay, Emanuele, you don’t need to me yourself. I’m just a little sad, but I’ll be fine soon,” Isabe reassured.


    “Isabe, why don’t I arrange for the most renowned medical expert in the world to diagnose you? There might still be hope for recovery,” Emanuele suggested optimistically.


    Emanuele was convinced that there was a medical miracle at y. Isabe, who had been covered in scars before, now appearedpletely healed on the outside. He himself had been told by doctors that he would be disabled for life, but now he had no problem walking. Humans have an incredible ability to heal, and Emanuele believed he could repair his body. He thought Isabe’s uterus might also be healing in the same way. While the rest of Isabe’s body had already healed, her uterus must be healing as well.


    Isabe understood Emanuele’s feelings and shared his thoughts. She said to Emanuele, “Alright, Emanuele, but let’s check our bodies again when you return from Europe.” She believed that by then, her body would have recuperated even better, and if there was still a problem, she would know it was time to give up. Despite holding onto a glimmer of hope, she was prepared to let go if necessary.


    Two dayster, Emanuele packed his bags and left, flying to Europe. Prior to his departure, there were rumors circting about Emanuele’s rtionship with Jessie, so much so that even people in Europe thought they were married. Isabe knew that Emanuele preferred not to contact others during his missions, so she did not reach out to him herself. Though she missed Emanuele and was curious about the progress of their mission, she tried hard to suppress her emotions and not show them.


    Two dayster, Grazia arrived in Chicago with Nichs. Ro did not apany them as he had work to attend to, allowing Grazia to bring Nichs alone. Isabe went directly to the airport to greet Grazia, and upon seeing each other, Grazia embraced Isabe warmly.


    “Isabe, I miss you so much. Why can’t we live together? We’re still so far apart, and it would be so wonderful to be with you,” Graziamented. Isabe replied with a smile, “It’s fine, you’re free now and can bring the child to Chicago often. When Emanuele has free time, we’ll visit you in Italy.”


    “But that won’t do, Isabe. Emanuele seems like a busy person. When will he ever have free time? You must push him! Also, I don’t want you to y for a few days and then return. If you’re really going to Italy, you must stay for a month and note back,” Grazia insisted. Upon hearing Grazia’s suggestion of a month-long visit, Isabe was taken aback.


    She reached out and hugged Nichs, who had grown a bit in the time they were apart, appearing more sturdy like a strong child. To her surprise, he still recognized her, immediately smiling and reaching out his hands to embrace Isabe. Leaning in to smell the soft, sweet milky fragrance on Nichs, Isabe felt as though her heart was melting. “You’re too cute, little one, you’re truly adorable,” she praised Nichs continuously.


    “That’s true, but he’s much more mischievous now. He causes a ruckus every day, and I don’t know if he’ll be even more trouble when he grows up,” Grazia told Isabe, a bit exasperated. “He even refuses to sleep at night, cries a lot, and even the nanny can’t handle him. This child, he really knows how to push your buttons!”


    However, as Grazia spoke, a proud, motherly smile adorned her face. Isabe held the child and admired his cute face, while watching Grazia’s happy smile. In that moment, she couldn’t help but envy Grazia. If not for what had happened, she and her child would have been as old as Nichs by now, mischievous, eating and sleeping well, but also causing trouble. As a mother, facing such a child, Isabe thought, despite the potential headaches, she would still be happy. Sadly, she probably wouldn’t experience that kind of happiness in her lifetime again.


    Soon, the car arrived at the estate. Grazia preferred not to stay in the apartment, so arrangements were made at the estate. Since Leo and Grazia’s mother passed away, Isabe and Emanuele rarely visited the estate. However, Emanuele made sure the staff maintained the estate’s cleanliness, preserving its appearance.


    Grazia carried Nichs into the estate, greeted the familiar servants, and tears began to fall. “Isabe, it feels like a dream being here. Everything is so familiar in this estate, the ce where I grew up. I often dream of returning here, but everything feels unfamiliar now without my father and stepmother,” Grazia expressed, her emotions spilling over. Isabe empathized with Grazia’s sadness upon revisiting the estate. She herself knew that stepping into the estate was when her fate began to change.ConTEent bel0ngs to N?v(e)lD/rama(.)Org .


    But she had no regrets. If not for that moment when she entered the estate, she wouldn’t have be entangled with Emanuele. However, with her mother’s passing at such a young age, without having the chance to truly enjoy life, she couldn’t help but sigh. Grazia wept for a while but soon stopped, turning to Isabe. “I’m sorry, Isabe, I shouldn’t have cried. It’s just that everything feels so different now, and it pains me,” she expressed, feeling the weight of regret.


    “It’s okay, cry if you want to, Grazia. Your room has been prepared, so let’s get your luggage settled in first,” Isabe reassured her. Grazia nodded in agreement.


    Their bedrooms were on the second floor. While Isabe apanied Grazia, she stayed in the room Emanuele had once upied. Grazia remained in her own room. Despite the estate’s grandeur, Isabe preferred the apartment. She felt a sense of unease in the spacious environment. Grazia returned to her room, experiencing a wave of sorrow for some time. Her room remained familiar, yet everything felt different.