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A lot of things had changed between them after everything they endured. But still Lucrezia wouldâve never expected to find a gift from Clarice in her hands. While she still tried to understand the other oneâs behaviour, she carefully began to untie the ribbon and open the box. When her eyes saw the silver and the red, her heart felt too much to even express. Gratitude, happiness ⌠it was all there, but Lucrezia didnât dare to say it.
â - I am not worthy of this, Clarice.â
She kept herself from saying something sharp. As much as Clarice held resentment, she was trying to move past it.
âWeâve both made mistakes that we regret, Signora Donati.â A sigh. âLucrezia. I donât deserve gifts any more than you do at this point. Still, I want you to have it.â










