Chapter 54

• Francesca's voice was laced with concern as she approached her brother. "Leonardo, posso parlarti un momento?" (Leonardo, can I talk to you for a moment?) she asked, her eyes searching his.
• Leonardo looked up from the papers on his desk, his expression inquiring. "Certo, Francesca. Di cosa si tratta?" (Of course, Francesca.) What's on your mind?)
• Francesca's gaze drifted to the window, her thoughts momentarily elsewhere. "Roslyn... Hai detto a lei come ti senti?" (Roslyn... did you tell her how you feel?) she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.