Chapter 82 Warm Hugs

• Vittoria smiled and nodded, though she knew some of the morning’s charm had been lost in the café, caught in unanswered questions and lingering tension.
• Vincenzo took her hand, guiding her through Bath’s streets with a steady stride, his grip warm and reassuring.
• He chose to walk in silence, perhaps hoping the rhythm of their steps and the surrounding scenery would dissolve the remnants of unease, restoring some of the morning’s magic.