"She's okay… it was just shock," the doctor said gently, his voice softening when he glanced at Bella's pale face. Leo nodded once, tight and controlled.
When the door closed, Lina sat beside Bella and smoothed a trembling hand over her forehead. Her eyes were already watery, her thumb brushing the little crease between Bella's brows as if trying to wipe away every trace of fear.
"Anyone would get shocked after hearing something like that," Lina murmured, her voice heavy. "Finding out Jessica isn't her mother… my poor baby girl." Her lip quivered, but she stayed calm.
Alessandro exhaled through his nose, his face grave. "It hurts, yes," he said quietly, "but at least she's finally rid of that toxic woman. She can breathe again."
Lina nodded, but her eyes shifted toward the door, concern creeping in. "Speaking of which… where's Mom? She's been sleeping the whole time. And not waking up once?" Her voice tightened, a small alarm ringing inside her.
