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*＊✿❀CHAPTER SEVENTY-FIVE❀✿＊*

➹THIRD PERSON PERSPECTIVE➷

✾March 18th, 2013- 16:31: Sheffield✾

Cassius gulped nervously as he was not anticipating Lorenzo to reveal such information. He wondered if it was genuine or if Lorenzo was deceiving him once more, as he had done in the past.

"I am having difficulty comprehending how it is possible for them to be my daughters." Lorenzo regained his composure as he gently wiped away his tears and dried his cheeks with the packet of tissues that his cousin had thoughtfully provided him a few minutes earlier.

On the day of my wedding, you and Cordelia arrived late. The following day, I visited her residence to enquire about the reason for your tardiness. She informed me, and a week later, she reached out to inform me that she was expecting. "If you have any doubts, you may always reach out to her and request a DNA test." Cassius gave a slight nod as he started to bite his nails, a habit he was aware of and was working to overcome.

"I have not communicated with Cordelia for a few days, and I sense that she may be experiencing frustration due to my lack of response to her calls and text messages." Giovanni was confused as to why Cordelia would be mad at Cassius.

"May I ask why she would be upset with you? After all, you are not in a romantic relationship, correct?" Cassius swallowed nervously as he looked down at the floor for the third time.

"I am surprised to learn that you are in a relationship with her. Why didn't you inform me earlier?" Cassius was unable to speak due to his overwhelming sense of embarrassment.

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Excuse me, but may I ask if the reason you did not visit me for a few days was because you were with Cordelia? I understand that you mentioned you were working, but since your job does not typically require overtime, I couldn't help but have some suspicions. However, I tried to avoid entertaining the thought of you being unfaithful to me." Lorenzo desired to discreetly depart from the company of the two men. However, he encountered an unfortunate circumstance. His cousin firmly grasped his wrist and gently guided him back to a seated position on the couch.

"I would like to request that you extend your stay for a bit longer." Giovanni stated to his cousin and turned his attention to Cassius.

"I would like to enquire about the duration of your romantic relationship with Cordelia." Cassius inhaled deeply, mentally preparing himself to engage in a conversation on the matter.

"It had been a few months since I met Cordelia, after we started dating to be exact, which was three years after your relationship with Alistair ended." Lorenzo was unaware that it had been that long since Alistair's cousin started dating Cassius.

"May I ask if you had any intention of informing me about this matter?" Cassius shook his head in response, prompting Giovanni to firmly request that he vacate not only the office but the entire residence as well. Giovanni found it exceedingly difficult to remain in the same vicinity as Cassius.

"Why do the people I hold dear leave me alone in isolation?" Lorenzo observed a copious flow of tears cascading down Giovanni's face, prompting him to swiftly approach and offer solace to the best of his ability.

"I regret to say that I do not have the answer to your question, but please know that there is someone out there who is meant for you. You will find love again." Giovanni sniffled as he quickly shook his head.

"There is only one person who is destined to be with me, but unfortunately, that person is no longer present in my life." Lorenzo had a clear understanding of the person his cousin was alluding to. If he possessed the ability to travel back in time, he would undoubtedly prevent himself from engaging in a relationship with Alistair, even if it resulted in him remaining alone.

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Kindly recall the proverb 'third time lucky'. You may encounter a new romantic prospect. It is possible that they may be in close proximity." Giovanni offered a gentle smile to his cousin, expressing his hope that Lorenzo's prediction about finding love again would come true.

"Shall we report all of Cassius's confessions?" Lorenzo nodded in agreement as he released his cousin from the embrace.

"Although we lack auditory evidence due to the absence of audio recording capabilities in the installed office cameras." Lorenzo smirked as he retrieved his phone to present his cousin with an inclusive video record of Cassius's actions over the past several years. Prior to entering his cousin's office, Lorenzo discreetly activated the recording function on his phone to capture the entirety of their conversation.

"You are a brilliant individual. Now, let us proceed to the police station and ensure that Cassius is brought to justice. However, you must acknowledge that you will need to reveal the truth to everyone involved." Lorenzo nodded in agreement as the cousins exited the house, made their way to Lorenzo's car, and entered the vehicle.

Chaos may erupt the following day, but everything should settle down within minutes. At least Lorenzo hopes so.