Enzo still hadn't given his final decision to his father. Anthony was getting impatient of his son's silent treatment. He needed to act fast.

Enzo was staring the picture of his mother smiling brightly while hugging a little seven years old Lorenzo. He needed his mother right now. So he called her and informed Anthony's offer. Nicola didn't want her son to live again with that horrible life she left years ago. But she could sense that his son was tormented between his desire and duty. She knew how much Enzo missed his past life while struggling in Chicago. She could sense that The Rossi blood started to show its colour in him. No matter how much he denied, he wanted his old life back. Now that it was knocking at his door, he didn't know if he could hold himself back longer.

"Son, I want to you know that no matter what your decision will be, I will always be by your side. And I love you, never ever forget that"

That moment he knew, he had to claim back what was rightfully his and only his. After that Enzo thanked his mother and made the final decision what would change and effect on him for the rest of his life and so on others.

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It had been two long days, since they arrived in Naples. Kate still hadn't got used to the fact that what was all happening to her. She didn't leave her room, not once. But she had been well taken care of. Foods, clothes and other necessities were brought to her. She was content with Santo by her side. She could see her son liked his new environment so damn much. Santo was already gotten used to that place, whereas Kate was like a fish out of water. Kate felt sad for pushing Enzo away from her, but he deserved that. When Enzo came to see Santo, Kate would go to the bathroom or balcony to avoid seeing his handsome face. She knew if he tried hard, she wouldn't be able to stop herself resisting him. But she needed time to think. She was still debating whether she should stay or leave Enzo.

Kate didn't see Enzo on her third day. Instead the petite girl, who took her son away from her on the first day, came to her room. She hold Santo tightly under her embrace. She wouldn't let the girl snatch her son away. But Leona hadn't come to do that. She merely wanted to see the cute little bundle and to spend some time with him. When Kate saw his cheerful son, enjoining the girl's presence, she relaxed a bit. Santo was never good with strangers and here she was witnessing her son bonding with Enzo's cousin which she didn't know existed until now. Then she chuckled in her mind seeing her son and leona playing and giggling together. She loved seeing her son like this but she couldn't just stay there. So she made her decision.

"Do you know where I can find Enzo?" Kate softly asked the girl.

The girl just stared at her.

Right. Of course! Kate mentally thought and she said again, " I mean Lorenzo"

"Oh..Umm I m not sure. But if you want I can tell him to come here"

"That would be really helpful"

Getting up, Leona gave her new sister-in-law a warm smile and left the room.

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Enzo was going through his father's financial statements when someone informed him that her wife wished to see him. So finally Kate had come to her senses and tried to be civil with him. Then he went straight to his wife without any delay.

When Enzo entered the room, Kate asked Leona to take Santo outside of the room and feed him juice. After Leona's leave, Enzo sat on the comfy bed while waiting for his wife to speak.

"I have stayed here long enough, Enzo.Now I want to go back home. So I would appreciate if you book a flight for me and Santo as soon as you can."

"No. You are not leaving nor is Santo"

Mumbling something under her breath which Enzo didn't hear clearly, Kate started,

"Of course we are. I m an adult and have the right take my own decisions. So you can't just hold me here against my will."

"Again Kate, No one is leaving from here. This is our home now. So I would suggest you except that as early as you can"

Kate looked at him with horrified expression.

"What do you mean our home? This might be your house but my home is back in Chicago.So if you wish to stay here and resume your role as a dutiful son, then by all means stay but let me and my son go."

Standing up to his feet, Enzo was now facing her. Being taller at 6'1" he easily towered over her 5'7" figure. If they were in different situation, he would have taken her right there and fucking her till she became sore. But he had more important things to do, like keeping his wife back in the house. He didn't want to hurt her but he had to do whatever it fitted to keep her with him.

"You want to go back to Chicago?"

Kate nodded her head.

"Alright then. I'll arrange it"

"Really?", Kate's eyes beamed with curiosity. Taking a step closer to Enzo, she asked,

"Santo and I really could go? just like that?"

"Oh no no! Not Santo. Just you will be leaving." Taking her arms tightly with a grip he continued, "My son stays with me"

Pushing his hands away from her, she burst,

"You son of a bitch! How dare you! You can't separate me from my son"

"Funny enough, just a minute ago you provoked me, about leaving Naples with Santo."

"You can't hold us here again out will. I'll - "

"Then leave if you want to. But Santo stays."

That shut her mouth. Kate couldn't believe the man standing before her, was her husband, just within three days he had changed so much. Now here he was, challenging her to a fight, for Santo.

" Cara, I want you to stay and live here with us as a family. Santo and I , we both need you. And if you want to leave, then I won't force you to stay, but Santo will stay with me. That's final"

That was not an option for Kate. Practically he was threatening her to stay while using Santo as a tool. She stared at the Enzo who had changed into a different person she couldn't understand. But she wouldn't lose Santo. So she replied,

"Then I'll have no choice but to divorce you and take custody of Santo"

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