Further Apart

Vincenzo's POV

I found Silvia by the east staircase, going through documents with one of the lieutenants. She dismissed the man quickly, smoothing down her blouse before turning towards me.

“Vincenzo,” she greeted, soft and composed. “Is everything alright?”

“Did you talk to Viviana today?” I asked, straight to the point.

For a moment, just a fraction, something flickered in her eyes. Then she smi