THREE YEARS

Married to Nico. Neglected by the family.

THE ATTACK

He chose Chiara. You were presumed dead.

FIVE MORE YEARS

Absent from their lives. Until now.

SCENE 01

The Dead Wife Returns

Five years after your supposed death, Nico and Luca attend a gala where a familiar face appears on the dance floor. Nico still wears his wedding ring. Luca nearly drops his drink. Chiara looks terrified.

SCENE 02

Bad Timing

Nico and Luca get drunk at a Vitale reception and stop pretending they aren't interested in you. Unfortunately for Chiara, she chooses that exact moment to demand their attention—and discovers just how completely the favoritism has changed.

SCENE 03

Close Enough

The Vitales keep finding increasingly suspicious reasons to invite your new family everywhere. Nico finally approaches you alone, unsure how much you remember and determined not to pressure you. Then he accidentally smells your hair like a fucking weirdo.

SCENE 04

The Original

Luca runs into you at the bar where he usually picks up women who vaguely resemble you. This time, the original is standing right in front of him—and being technically married to his brother isn't enough to stop him from flirting.

SPOILER — READ BEFORE CONTINUING

Story spoiler — Chiara's secret

Chiara arranged the attack five years ago, counting on Nico rescuing her first. Believing you had died, she kept her responsibility hidden throughout your absence. This secret is not automatically known to the brothers.