Chapter 10 Five years later . Talia was packing up again - but this time , she was actually excited about it . After moving through six different countries , she'd finally found her perfect spot ; Crema , a charming little town in Italy's Lombardy region . Something about this place in Cremona Province just felt right - the rolling hills , the slower pace , the way people actually smiled at strangers on the street . For the first time since leaving the States . Talia felt like she could actually breathe . Bella , come help Mommy with these boxes ! " She called downstairs to her four - year - old , humming as she taped up another moving box . The afternoon sun was streaming through the windows of their new villa , and everything felt bright and hopeful . When she didn't hear a response , Talia called again . " Isabella ? " Still nothing attered boxes and nearly tripping over a lamp . A flutter of concern hit her chest . She hurried downstairs , weaving through the scattered " Bella " The front door was hanging wide open . Panic shot through her like lightning . " Isabella ! Isabella Swann ! " Stop playing games , sweetie ! Mommy's not in the mood for hide - and - seek right now ! " Telia burst into the sunny courtyard , her heart racing . Even though they were in this safe little Italian town , the thought of losing her daughter made her feel sick " You looking for someone ? " A warm , accented voice came from the house next door Talia spun around to see a tall , dark - haired man standing on his front steps , cradling Isabella in his arms . Her daughter was sound asleep . looking completely peaceful . . " Oh my God , thank you so much " " Bella ! " Talia rushed over , relief flooding through her as she gathered her little girl close . " The man handed her a handkerchief , his smile kind . " My door was open for the breeze . Found this little angel sleeping on my living room rug - 1 think she followed my dog inside and wore herself out playing . " A fluffy white Maltese appeared in the doorway , tail wagging . Talia laughed through her relieved tears . I'm so door handles now . " s . " I'm so sorry . V We just moved in today and everything's been total chaos . I had no idea she could work " Welcome to Crema , " the man said warmly . " I'm Luigi Marrone - looks like we're neighbors . " The name sounded vaguely familiar , but Talia was too focused on Isabella to think about it . " I'm Talia , and this little escape artist is Isabella . Thank you again for watching her . " " Anytime . Crema's a safe place , but it's good to know your neighbors . " Back home , Talla tucked Isabella into her new bedroom and kissed her forehead . Looking around at their fresh start - new house , new possibilities - she felt something she hadn't experienced in years : genuine happiness . new country . You Wanted Her Hanny WITH MY GLORY I Made You Childless WITH YOUR BLOODLINE Chapter 10 She'd built this life from nothing . Just her and Bella against the world , and they were doing pretty damn well Around midnight , Talia woke to Isabella stirring beside her . She reached over to adjust the blanket and felt burning skin . " Bella , baby , you okay ? " Isabella rubbed her eyes sleeptly . " Mommy , my head feels really hot . " Talia grabbed the thermometer from their travel kit . High fever . She threw on clothes , ready to find the nearest hospital , then realized she hadn't bought a car yet . They were pretty isolated out here , and getting a taxi at this hour would be nearly impossible Swallowing her pride , she knocked on Luigi's door . He answered almost immediately , still fully dressed . " Mr. Marrone , I'm so sorry to bother you , but Isabella has a fever . Could I possibly borrow your car ? " " Don't even think about driving in a panic in a new place . " Luigi said , already grabbing his keys . Tll take you both . " " I can't ask you to- " " You're not asking . I'm offering " Luigi drove through the winding Italian countryside with calm efficiency , getting them to the regional hospital in record time . He didn't just drop them off , either . He stayed through the entire night , bringing Talia coffee and keeping her company while they waited for Isabella's fever to break . When they finally got home the next evening . Talia felt overwhelmed by his kindness . After a good night's sleep , she spent the morning cooking - her way of saying thank you . " Mr. Marrone ? I brought some food as a thank - you for last night . " Luigi opened the door with a genuine smile . " You didn't have to do that , but it smells incredible . " Isabella pecked out from behind Talia's legs , suddenly shy . But the moment she spotted the little white dog , her whole face lit up . " Mommy , can I please play with the puppy ? " " Oh , sweetie , I'm just dropping off food- " Of course you can , " Luigi said warmly . " Come on in and meet Bianta properly He looked at Talia , " I was just about to start dinner . You should stay - both of you . " " That's really sweet , but we've already imposed enough- " Mommy , please ! " Isabella was already nagging on her hand . " I want to play with Bianca ! TMTM Before Talia could protest further , she found herself being pulled through Luigi's front door into what felt like the beginning of something new .