Chapter 24

Can't believe the week goes this fast that today is Friday. Having lunch with Gio had always been difficult but with an elephant in the mansion, it's horrible.

Five days ago, I arrived from the US with Amara and this is the first time I am having a meal with my son. It's Friday and ge came back from school on time because he was complaining of stomach pain.

That's definitely a lie, and I know that.

"So, Gio, I see you don't want to see Amara after being so anxious on phone," I said putting a piece of beef in my mouth.

Silence.

Gio didn't answer me, he just stared at his almost empty plate of pasta and smiled. I bet it was because the pasta was good.

While I waited for him to talk, he filled his mouth with pasta, making me wait for him. Fra joy, I grew impatient until I remembered I was the one who warned him about not talking while we eat.

Just as I had thought, he finished his food before taking a good look at me. His chin dropped as if he wanted to cry b