C53 Could he be feeling the same for me

Arianna's POV

I remained curled up on the bed for hours. I couldn't move from that position as I still found what had happened to be surreal.

First, Basilio had come to explain to me Gabriele's condition. Then Gabriele came and tried to rape me...

He stopped when I cried and –he apologized.

The sun was already rising and I was still awake. I couldn't sleep. Each time I tried to close my eyes