Chapter 77

• Ignazio was about to explain and defend his presence and Ayeleen, but Xaverio spoke first.
• "Is Uncle Zello here? I need to get something," he quickly said and, without waiting for an answer, walked past Ignazio towards the door connecting to the kitchen.
• Ignazio wanted to follow Xaverio to explain and prevent his nephew from thinking negatively, but Ayeleen's condition, half-conscious, made him feel that he had to prioritize her.