Chapter 116

• “What exactly happened?” Geremia asked, curiosity mixed with concern, as soon as they were outside. He deliberately left the door slightly ajar, afraid he might not hear his wife if she called for help.
• “Olivia isn’t usually like this. What’s really going on?” Geremia pressed.
• Ignazio remained silent. He couldn’t answer his cousin’s question—because he himself had no idea what had driven Olivia to this state. His silence was met with a sharp, probing look from Geremia.