Chapter 65

CAMILLA

It was two days before Matteo’s birthday. And since Victor had confirmed we’d spend the weekend at the beach house, I decided to call Clara. We hadn’t really spoken since the wedding… just exchanged the occasional polite text about holidays or family events.

She answered on the second ring, and her warm voice filled my ear. “Camilla! What a surprise. Is everything all right?”

“Yes, of cour