No More Hiding

Back in the Ferraro’s household,

The moment Chiara pushed open the door, her father wheeled carefully behind her, his face pale but determined. Mrs Ferraro and Alessio froze, surprise etching every line of their faces. It had been years since they had seen him, and now here he was.

Before anyone could speak, he lifted a trembling hand. “I… I need to apologize,” he said, his voice low but weighted