Chapter 80

• "Did you enjoy the dinner?" Dominic asked anxiously, as he intertwined one of his hands with Alessandra's and led her to the garden in front of the pool. She had been a bit withdrawn during the meal, the few words she managed to say were mostly monosyllables, and that worried him.
• "It was delicious, thank you," she replied thoughtfully, taking a seat in one of the comfortable chairs once they reached the garden. It was already dark, the atmosphere was cool, and the sky was beautiful and starry.
• "But?" he inquired with a half-smile and raised an eyebrow.