Chapter 31

• Grandma Nicole smiled gently, reaching for Tony's hands with a warm, reassuring gaze.
• "Not now, Tony, ," Grandma Nicole said softly, patting his hands reassuringly. "You're too angry and worked up to understand right now. I'll tell you everything when you're calmer."
• "Okay Granny," Tony responded, trying to hide his anxiety. Despite being on edge, he couldn't help but feel a twinge of curiosity about what Grandma Nicole had to say. He shrugged and stood up.