Part 94

OLIVIA LOOKED AT IGNAZIO with an incredulous gaze. She demanded an explanation from the man without uttering a word, but Ignazio completely ignored her.

"So, when will the wedding take place?" Ignazio asked more directed at his mother. His mother rose from her seat and wiped her tears roughly.

"Who said I would allow Olivia to marry you?!" Mr. Altezza asked harshly, making the atmosphere in the room even more tense.

"I don't need Uncle's permission to marry Olivia. She doesn't need Uncle to be her guardian because she's an orphan, isn't she?" Ignazio asked harshly, challenging his uncle, which left Altezza silent, whether consciously or not, Ignazio's words also hurt Olivia. They reminded Olivia of who she truly was. Even though Mr. Altezza referred to her as 'my daughter,' she remained an outsider brought in.

"That doesn't change the fact that she is under my protection now," Mr. Altezza insisted.

"So, do I have to reveal our secrets here first before Uncle will allow us to marr