Absolute Authority

Back in the Vanzetti Villa,

Massimo stood by the window, shirt sleeves rolled up, the top button undone. His hand rested on the edge of the glass.

“I failed you Dad. I couldn't protect mom, now Carmela is gone too.” He thought to himself bitterly.

The door opened without a knock.

“How are you coping,” Ginevra’s voice came in a tender tone.

He didn’t turn. “You should’ve been back last night.”

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