Seashells

Vincenzo's POV

Viviana stepped back first.

The moment Silvia’s voice cut through the air, something fragile shattered between us. Viviana’s breath hitched, her eyes flicking away from mine as if she’d suddenly remembered where she was, and who I was.

“I should go, uh, check on Rocco,” she said quickly, already turning away.

She didn’t wait for my reply.

I watched her leave, the space she’d occupie