A Toast to Tomorrow

In the evening,

The dining table was surrounded.

The aroma of roasted chicken, fresh herbs, and baked bread filled the air, mingling with laughter, chatter, and the occasional clink of cutlery against plates.

Massimo sat close to Camilla’s mom and his usual stoic composure was softened by the genuine smile tugging at the corners of his lips.

Across from him, Camilla leaned back in her chair, her h