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When I reach the door ofdifferent, and when I open it, my hands fly up to cover my mouth

Sos from back home

There are framed photos of my parents and nize Gratefully, I touch every inch of the things someone has put in here I feel safe in the es I've known my entire life It's a different prison yet the same one in many ways

Eleanora taps me on the shoulder and hands me a note in a cream-colored envelope I rush to open it

I thought it would s from home here Don't expect me today We can't look suspicious in front of Nicoletta -A

I sn a groan I love his gesture, but hate the fact that he refuses to spend tiain That stupid blonde Dio, I hate her

Nevertheless, I decide to busy ain Minutes later, Eleanora leads me down the hallway and into the patriarch's office

Bruno sits behind his desk, looking even more frail and sick than usual

I start to realize soot to be up with his health He looks very pale and tired

When he seeson his lips "You wanted to see me?"

I boith respect before taking the seat opposite him "You haven't called for me today"

"I didn't know you wanted to keep working"

"I do" I nod "It helps me feel better"

"Then get started" Bruno's kindness is gone, and so is his attention He points to a filing cabinet "All the papers fro on a business plan"

"A business plan?"

"How to get your business back on track No illegal dealings," Bruno grunts

"But why nothing illegal?" I can't help but ask "Your business doesn't abide by those rules"

Bruno laughs out loud "Do you remember your nonna, Marzia?"

I instantly stiffen "Of course, I remember her"