Chapter 76- A welcome like no other

The doorbell rang just as Francesco let out a deep sigh, still holding Nia close. The tension in the room hadn't fully dissipated, but the unexpected arrival pulled everyone's attention.

"I'll get it," Zack offered, standing up smoothly.

Nia shot Francesco a warning look, her eyes narrowing. "Please, no more death threats, brother."

Francesco huffed, crossing his arms, but didn't respond. Instead, he adjusted his posture, as though steeling himself for whatever—or whoever—awaited behind the door.

When Zack opened it, the unmistakable figures of Zain Bennetti and Rizelle D'Souza, aka Rizi, stepped into view.