Chapter 54

Seeing the restless expression on Antony’s face, Giovanna could only think of the worst. Consumed by fear, she curled up on the small bed and, with a gesture, grabbed his hands.

“I know she tried to kill me, Antony,” the words almost got lost in her breathlessness, as if Giovanna was having difficulty breathing, “don’t report Irma. She hasn’t overcome Gina’s death yet.”

“And because of that, she wants to kill the only remaining daughter?” It was clear that Antony couldn’t accept that, “but I should have been prepared for this.”

“What are you talking about?” A furrow formed on her forehead.

Antony thought that maybe it would be better not to tell Giovanna the whole truth. She seemed so tired and weak and certainly needed rest to recover as quickly as possible. The emotions of that day had already been enough for her.

“Let’s talk about it later,” he averted his gaze away from hers and stepped back, breaking any contact, “you need to rest, for the sake of our son.”

“Will you at least do