Chapter 45 The Neighbor

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The drive out of the estate to the cabin was surrounded by stifling silence. I did not enjoy the journey. There was nothing to look forward to in the cabin. But it was the only place I wanted to be, it was the only place that we had been truly happy together.

When the car came to a stop, Cesare raced towards the cabin. I had told him that we were taking a short holiday, and he had been thrilled. I didn't know what else I was going to tell him. Vini carried the leather bag Inside, and I stacked it away in a closet.

“I'll take my leave now.” Vini said, looking awkward. He knew everything and probably felt sorry for me.

I was in no mood to convince him to stay for tea or anything that would require small talk, so I said my good-byes.

After he left, I walked around the small cabin. This was it, until I could face the world again. But until then, I wanted the solace of the woods. The dense tress were the only thing I wanted to see before I closed my eyes and the first thing