Chapter 40

• Federica looked me in the eyes, assessing the intensity of my question. “Yes, Catarina. Dante married Diana Contini as soon as you left.”
• My heart seemed to skip a beat, but I maintained an impassive expression. Deep down, I knew that the time I spent away would change many things, including the relationships we had. However, hearing those words was still like a punch to the stomach, a painful confirmation that life continued in my absence.
• I swallowed hard, trying to process the information. “Since when was Dante engaged to Diana?” I asked, struggling to keep my voice steady.