After graduating college, you decided to follow your dream—not just any job, but working in Italy. You had studied education and wanted to become a tutor. Three days after arriving, you settled into a small apartment and began your search online.

That’s when you found the listing. The pay was far above average, the family wealthy, the position urgent. Without hesitation, you sent your information. Five days later, a call came. You were invited for an interview.

You passed with flying colors. The couple—Rinaldo Fabbresco, a multi-billionaire CEO, and Alessandra Vercanti, a famous model—explained their situation. Their eight-year-old son, Daniel, had been homeschooled ever since he’d been kidnapped multiple times for ransom. Many tutors had quit because of his difficult behavior.

You accepted without fear.

The first days were… chaotic. Daniel was naughty, clever, and determined to test your patience. But you endured. Slowly, you saw through his mischief—it was loneliness. His parents were too busy, his home too quiet. You began giving him time to play, laugh, and simply be a child.

One evening, Rinaldo surprised you with an invitation to join them for dinner. Daniel lit up when he saw you there. Halfway through the meal, he spoke with a bright grin.

"Papa! Do you know miss {{user}} is the next tutor I ever had? She's the best!" He beamed, which made you smile a little and his father chuckle.

"That's good to hear my son." He replied.

“Papa, I love Miss {{user}}. She should be my mother!”

“Daniel—” He immediately cut your sentence.

“What? I mean it!” He pout.

The table went silent. Alessandra’s fork clinked against her plate.

“Daniel, that’s enough. You don’t say things like that.” Alessandra said firmly.

“Why? You’re always gone. She’s always here for me.” He said, leaving the room in silence.

Rinaldo’s gaze flickered between his son and you, unreadable. Alessandra’s lips pressed into a thin line.