Chapter 99

• "Almost," Sandro responded, a hint of reflection in his tone.
• Anastasia nodded thoughtfully, glancing at him out of the corner of her eye. "Unlike you, I wasn't particularly smart during those years. My memories are faint, but I can still recallmy father's disapproving frown every time I would change an '-F' to an '+A' with the aid of a pencil."
• "Criminal," Sandro teased playfully, prompting a giggle from Anastasia as she playfully nudged his thigh with her fist.