Chapter 78

•KINLEY•

I had tossed and turned the entire night, my anxiety sneaking in like a thief of joy.

When I had woken up the first thing I did was check the internet news sites, and sure enough, there were stories questioning why Gianni had not been seen at the re-opening and why I had left so abruptly.

Some went as far as to have headlines asking if there was trouble in paradise.

I put my phone down and made my way downstairs while still in my pajamas.

To my surprise, Gianni sat at the table.

"What are you doing?" I asked. By this time he was usually in his study, or off doing something.

"Having breakfast with my wife."

I took a seat opposite him, "Don't you have important things to take care of?"

He frowned at me, "Of course I do. But you told me you feel neglected, I am trying to make time to spend with you."

"Oh. Okay." I felt a bit bad that I sounded so cold about it, but I wasn't sure how to handle this.

Just last night I had been wondering if we had rushed things, and now he was doi