Chapter 62 A Fated Destiny
- Vincenzo ladled the first spoonful of traditional Minestra di Lenticchie, still steaming with the rich warmth of the stew.
- Before bringing it to her lips, he broke off a piece of Sicilian bread, its golden crust crisp and its soft interior yielding, dipping it slowly into the hot broth.
- Then he offered the spoon with the soaked bread to Vittoria, the gesture carrying more than mere nourishment.