Chapter 101

Corrado

A week went by with no disturbance. Marcella didn't complain, fight, or give me even a hint of attitude. She and Livia remained in her room most of the day, joining us every night for dinner. I didn't have any guests over because the hour we sat at the table was barely enough time with her. I wasn't going an entire day without her close to me.

Conversations carried on around us, but I was