Gianna left the hospital with Nonna's words echoing in her mind: "Make sure Vincent comes. I have something important to say to him."The request seemed simple enough on the surface, but Gianna knew better. Convincing Vincent to attend a lavish family gathering—especially now, when he was determined to leave in three days—would be nearly impossible.If she showed up to Nonna's homecoming celebration without him, the gossip would be relentless. Questions about their marriage. Speculation about trouble between them. Whispers that would undermine everything Gianna had worked to build.She could weather that storm if she had to. She'd weathered worse.But this wasn't about her reputation. Nonna had specifically requested Vincent's presence. Had made it clear this was important. And after everything Vincent had done to save her grandmother's life, Gianna couldn't imagine letting Nonna down by showing up alone.Lost in thought, Gianna pushed through the hospital's main entrance and stopped