Chapter 223

They hurried into the bedroom, Antonio slamming the door shut behind them. He led Martina to a small closet in the corner of the room, opened the door, and motioned for her to get inside. “Hide in here,” he instructed, his voice firm but urgent. “Stay quiet and don’t come out, no matter what you hear. Do you understand?” Martina’s eyes filled with tears, her fear evident as she looked at Antonio. “But what about you?” she asked, her voice shaking. “I can’t just hide while you’re out there. I—”