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I close my eyes and despite the horror of today, I do actually fall asleep.
My body needs to rest more than I could ever have imagined.
It's been four days since Stefano forced me to come and live with him.
He insists that I sleep in the same room as him, but I refuse to sleep in his bed.
The sofa in the corner of his bedroom, near the window, is comfortable enough, unfortunately, I still don't manage to get a good night's rest.
There is so much going on in my head when I lie there in the dark, listening to Stefano's breathing.
What will he do if he finds out Elle is his daughter?
But how will he treat her knowing she is someone else's daughter?
I am so scared of her coming to stay here with us. I don't want her to have to stay in the hospital - but at least I know she's safe there.
Although - at this point - is she really safe anywhere?
I toss and turn on the sofa until the morning light begins to creep through the cracks in the blinds, and then I sit up to pull them open, not caring if the light disturbs Stefano.
I hear him mumble and roll over in the bed, but I continue to look out the window over the massive stretch of the garden and watch the sunlight slowly rise over the horizon.
It's Saturday and I don't have to be at the hospital for work today, but I will go down there later to see Elle.
I hear movement from the bed and turn to see Stefano getting up.
He's wearing a pair of sweatpants, no shirt, and for a second I am staring at his toned physique, caught in those memories again. My heart aches, recalling how he used to hold me, how safe I used to feel.
I was so wrong. I should never have let myself fall for such a dangerous man.
"Get up. Your father is coming for breakfast."
I stiffen. "My father?" I ask in shock.
He turns to glare at me.
"I said get up."
"Why is my father coming here?" I demand. I don't want my dad around Stefano. I don't want him near any member of my family. Not after all of the threats he's made.
"Your father requested to meet with me. Of course, I said yes. I would like to hear what he has to say."
I shake my head and throw the blanket aside. If my father is coming here I won't go to the hospital yet. I'd rather be here when he comes.
I rush to get ready, showering quickly and then throwing on a pair of jeans, sneakers, and a hoodie.
I rush downstairs when I'm done, wanting to know exactly where Stefano is and if my dad has arrived.
He has, and they are both sitting outside on the patio.
I head towards there and one of Stefano's goons grabs my arm. "Amelia, I was told that they need privacy."
I grab my arm away, pulling hard. "That is my family." I snap at the guard and push past him.
He rushes after me, but I am already out on the patio before he can reach me.
"Sir, I'm sorry; she… "
