Chapter 44: Game plan

Dinner went by in a heartbeat, and it was time for Marcella to leave.

“It was lovely having you tonight,” Serena said as she bid the woman farewell, who hugged her in return.

“Thank you, honey,” Marcella responded as she turned to face her son. “Take care of yourself, Dominic.”

Smiling, he bent to kiss her cheek. “I will. Take care of yourself, too.”

Marcella nodded, and she got into her car. They