Chapter 203 A Stubborn Man

• Vittoria did not answer at once, and her fork moved across the plate as though the food were merely an excuse to avoid what truly mattered.
• “You’ll be safe, bella,” Vincenzo said, as if trying to justify his absence. “I hired security, and Edward—”
• “I’m not worried about my safety, Vincenzo,” Vittoria cut in, letting the fork fall against the plate with force. “What torments me is knowing that yours may not be.”