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"Back to the Chaos."
The sleek private jet touched down with practiced grace on the De Luca estate's private airstrip.
Seraphina sat quietly by the window, her chin resting on her hand as her eyes took in the familiar view of home.
The sprawling mansion stood proudly against the horizon, its imposing structure a testament to generations of power and wealth.
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"We're home."
Enzo's voice was soft beside her, but it carried a weight that made her heart squeeze.
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"Yeah… home."
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But was it really?
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"It's Not the Same Anymore."
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Enzo glanced at her, noticing the distant look in her eyes.
"Sera?"
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Seraphina shook her head, a small smile tugging at her lips.
"Just… thinking."
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"Thinking About What?"
She turned to him, her eyes reflecting something deeper than words could capture.
"How things feel different now."
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Enzo frowned.
"Different… bad?"
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"No."
Seraphina's smile grew, her fingers brushing against his hand.
"Just… different."
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Because this time…
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She wasn't just returning as the princess of the De Lucas.
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She was returning as Enzo's wife.
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"I Guess We'll Have to Get Used to It."
Enzo's lips curled into a smirk, his eyes glinting with warmth.
"Or maybe they'll have to get used to us."
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Seraphina couldn't help but laugh softly.
"Knowing Papa, he's probably already plotting ten different ways to keep us apart even after we're married."
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"And Mateo?"
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"Oh, he's probably placing bets with Nonno on when we'll have kids."
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"Speaking of Which…"
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As if on cue, chaos erupted the moment they stepped off the jet.
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"SERAPHINA!"
Mateo's voice echoed across the tarmac as he sprinted toward them, arms wide open.
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Seraphina barely had time to blink before Mateo scooped her up and twirled her around.
"Put me down, you idiot!"
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Mateo grinned, unfazed by her protests.
"What? I'm just checking if you've grown any taller!"
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"I'm twenty! I'm not growing anymore!"
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"Pity. I was hoping you'd finally be taller than a garden gnome."
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Seraphina smacked his arm, but her laughter betrayed her amusement.
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"Welcome Home, Principessa."
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Lorenzo stood a few feet away, his arms crossed and his expression as unreadable as ever.
But Seraphina knew her father too well.
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Beneath that stoic exterior was a relieved man who had been counting the seconds until her return.
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"Papa."
Her voice was soft, but it carried the warmth that only a daughter could give.
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Lorenzo's eyes softened just a fraction as he opened his arms.
"Come here."
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And just like that—
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Seraphina was back where she belonged.
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"Did You Miss Me?"
"Of course."
Lorenzo's voice was gruff, but his embrace was gentle.
"Though I can't say the same for your husband."
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Enzo, who had been standing quietly behind her, tensed.
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"Sir."
His greeting was respectful, but Seraphina didn't miss the slight edge in his tone.
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Lorenzo eyed him critically before his gaze flickered back to Seraphina.
"He didn't cause you any trouble, did he?"
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Seraphina bit her lip, suppressing a grin.
"None that I couldn't handle."
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Lorenzo's lips twitched, but he said nothing.
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"Good. Because I Wouldn't Hesitate to Bury Him."
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Enzo's eyes widened.
"I… understand, sir."
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"Relax, Papa."
Seraphina rolled her eyes, tugging Enzo closer.
"He's mine now. You can't threaten him forever."
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"Watch me."
Lorenzo's expression didn't change, but the glint in his eyes said everything.
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"I don't need to threaten him, Principessa. He knows what's at stake."
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"You'll Always Be My Baby."
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Seraphina sighed.
"Papa, I'm not a child anymore."
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"Tell that to my heart."
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"Speaking of Hearts…"
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Nonno finally made his appearance, strolling toward them with a mischievous grin.
"Did you miss your Nonno, bella?"
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Seraphina's face lit up as she hugged him.
"Of course, Nonno."
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Nonno's gaze shifted to Enzo, his smile widening.
"And you… how's married life treating you, Enzo?"
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Enzo's nervous smile was all the answer he needed.
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"Good. Good."
Nonno clapped his hands together, his grin turning downright devilish.
"Now, when are you giving me great-grandchildren?"
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Silence.
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Seraphina's eyes widened.
Enzo nearly choked.
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"Nonno!"
Seraphina's voice was a mix of horror and embarrassment.
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But Nonno just winked.
"What? I'm not getting any younger!"
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"Home Sweet Home."
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Seraphina couldn't help but laugh, her heart full.
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She was home.
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With her family.
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And no matter how much things changed…
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Some things would always stay the same.