Chapter 19
Congratulating Ren and Alex as they leave.
Ethan Carter
(Firmly) Ren, Alex, you both need to come to the police station. I don't believe any of this is genuine.
Lorenzo "Ren" De Luca
(Calmly) We understand your concerns, Ethan. Alex and I will come to the station in the morning.
Ethan Carter
(Skeptical) Morning? How do I know you won't disappear by then?
Lorenzo "Ren" De Luca
(Confidently) I give you my word. We'll be there.
Dr. Alex Carter
(Quietly) Please, Ethan. We'll come tomorrow.
The De Luca family members gather their things,
Their expressions a mix of satisfaction and fatigue.
Ren maintains a calm demeanor,
While Alex remains subdued, his mind racing.
Antonio De Luca
(visibly displeased)
Antonio De Luca
This marriage is a mistake. You should have sent Alex far away, just like I said.
Lorenzo "Ren" De Luca
(Firmly)
Lorenzo "Ren" De Luca
Father, this is my decision.
Gianna De Luca
(gives Alex a warm smile, eyes filled with a strange mix of kindness and authority)
Gianna De Luca
(Softly) Come, Alex. It's time to go home.
Alex follows Ren's mother,
Feeling a sense of foreboding as they head to the waiting cars.
The journey back to the De Luca mansion is silent,
The weight of the day's events pressing down on everyone.
The De Luca family arrives at their mansion,
Everyone is drained, eager to retire for the night.
Isabella De Luca
(Yawning) I’m so tired.
Marco De Luca
(Stretching) Me too. Let’s go to bed.
Heading to their respective rooms.
Gianna De Luca
(gently takes Alex by the arm and leads him upstairs)
Lorenzo "Ren" De Luca
(following closely behind)
Antonio De Luca
(watches them go)
Antonio De Luca
(Muttering to himself)
This is a disaster.
Gianna De Luca
(opens the door to Ren's bedroom, guiding Alex inside)
With an air of intimacy that makes
Dr. Alex Carter
(feeling even more trapped)
Lorenzo "Ren" De Luca
(enters the room as well)
Gianna De Luca
(Smiling at Alex)
Get some rest.
Gianna De Luca
(Nods at Ren)
Gianna De Luca
(leaving the room)
Gianna De Luca
(Closing the door)
Lorenzo "Ren" De Luca
(standing silently)
Lorenzo "Ren" De Luca
(eyes fixed on Alex)
Lorenzo "Ren" De Luca
(Softly) Alex…
Dr. Alex Carter
(looks at Ren)
Dr. Alex Carter
(eyes filled with a mix of fear and defiance)
Lorenzo "Ren" De Luca
(steps closer but doesn’t say anything)
The silence between them is heavy,
Filled with unspoken tension.
Lorenzo "Ren" De Luca
(Quietly) Good night, Alex.
Lorenzo "Ren" De Luca
(turns and leaves the room)
Lorenzo "Ren" De Luca
(Closing the door softly)
Dr. Alex Carter
(stands there)
Dr. Alex Carter
(Feeling a mix of relief and confusion)
Dr. Alex Carter
(looking around the room)
Dr. Alex Carter
(Trying to process everything that has happened.)
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