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*＊✿❀CHAPTER SEVENTY-FOUR❀✿＊*

➹THIRD PERSON PERSPECTIVE➷

✾March 18th, 2013- 15:40: Sheffield✾

"I believe you may not be familiar with the concept of love, as it appears you have not experienced it personally," Cassius stated to Lorenzo, although his words carried a hint of scepticism.

Why did he arrive at that conclusion?

"I must respectfully disagree with your conclusion, as I have experienced love in the past and am currently in love. I would appreciate it if you could clarify your reasoning behind this assumption." Cassisus folded his arms across his chest while Giovanni gazed at Lorenzo with eyes glistening with tears.

Could it be possible that Alistair is the person Lorenzo is in love with, and is Alistair the only person he has ever been in love with? According to him, Lorenzo has not shown interest in anyone other than Alistair and Meredith. However, he could not have been in love with Meredith because he just revealed that he regained his memories six months after the incident. Therefore, it is unclear why there was a marriage arranged for them.

"May we please pause the interrogation of Cassius for a moment, as I have a significant enquiry to pose to you, Lorenzo." Giovanni politely addressed his cousin, who responded with a raised eyebrow.

"Certainly, what would you like to ask me?" Giovanni took a deep breath as he readied himself to ask his cousin a significant question.

"May I ask how many people you have been romantically involved with?" Giovanni politely enquired, Lorenzo noticed the slight tremor in Giovanni's voice as he posed the question.

"Alistair is the only person I have been romantically involved with." Giovanni nodded in understanding. He did not want to accept the fact that even if he told Alistair the truth, they would never be in a relationship again as his cousin has feelings for Alistair, and he believes Alistair reciprocates those feelings for Lorenzo, he understands that this situation is unlikely to change.

"How do you feel about Meredith?" Lorenzo motioned for Giovanni to take a seat on the couch, where Cassius was currently sitting. He sat beside his cousin and braced himself to share everything with him.

"I never had romantic feelings for Meredith. I arranged the marriage to give the impression that I had no recollection of that day in Birmingham. I wanted to convince everyone, especially you, that I had moved on. However, Meredith became overwhelmed and fled, unable to proceed with the plan I had devised. I was taken aback, but I quickly realised that people would be looking to me for a reaction, so I feigned tears." Giovanni was perplexed by his cousin's actions and questioned why he would resort to such deception.

"Could you please clarify the underlying reasons behind your actions?" Lorenzo glanced between Giovanni and Cassius as he let out another weary sigh.

After regaining my memories, I felt compelled to thoroughly investigate the incident to uncover the true culprit. I firmly believe that you would not engage in such actions without careful consideration. During my mission, I discovered several crucial pieces of information. Notably, I established contact with the Finnish company that collaborates with my mother's company. I provided them with a specific contact number and instructed them to reach out to an individual named Alistair." They were pleasantly surprised by Lorenzo's exceptional ability to persuade, as he demonstrated remarkable intellectual prowess.

"Alistair contacted my mother and explained the situation, prompting her to reach out to me and provide further details. She mentioned that Alistair would be assisting me with my addiction and the twins, who, by the way, are not my biological daughters. I will elaborate on this matter later. In the moment, I feigned obliviousness about the individuals she was referring to. I anticipate that she will be disappointed when I reveal the truth. In fact, it is likely that everyone will be frustrated with me." Tears began to flow down Lorenzo's face. He understood that he had been deceptive, but he had acted with good intentions. However, he recognized that others might not share his perspective.

Giovanni warmly embraced his cousin, allowing him to rest his head on his shoulders in a comforting gesture.

"Excuse me, but could you please clarify whose biological daughters they are?" After a prolonged period of silence, Cassius initiated the conversation.

"They are your daughters."