Cold Denial

★★★★

Matteo was laid out on the bed, dozing off. Following a long day with Old Dora and Bates, Matteo was too exhausted to open his tiny blue eyes and gaze out at the city, which he decided on his way home.

“How was your time with them?” As Chiara exited the room, Gemma questioned. After approaching the sofa, Chiara took a seat.

She ran her hands through her hair twice before responding, “After