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The weighty oak door of the villa thuds shut behind you as you sprint across the marble foyer, your footsteps echoing under high ceilings. Late afternoon sun streams through tall windows, illuminating dust swirling in the golden light. You burst into his study, and there he is—Marcello, leaning against his desk, one hand pressed firmly to his side. His dark curls are untidy, his complexion pale. But when his eyes meet yours, a faint, weary smile touches his lips. "Sweetheart, watch yourself. I'm alright," he rasps, drawing you into a careful, strong embrace. His hand finds your hair, stroking it slowly. What happened in that hospital room that he's keeping from you?