Cassian didn't want to be just her friend, but he knew he couldn't be anything else. They could only be friends since she was his brother's wife.
Alessandro returned shortly after and asked his brother, "How are you feeling?"
"I'm fine." He replied.
"Are you sure?" He asked.
"Yes, it's passed."
Cassian stood up, and Alessandro said, "Are you sure you don't want to stay and rest a little longer?"
"It's not necessary, brother. Resting a moment is enough."
Cassian passed by his brother and said, "I'm telling you the truth, I'm fine. Don't worry."
Cassian walked to the door, and before leaving, he said, "Goodnight."
He left the room and closed the door. Leaning against a nearby wall, the pain in his leg had disappeared, but not the pain in his heart. That pain couldn't be erased with
