Chapter 9 New Beginning

“I want to show you something.” Don Antonio said as he took steady steps towards Lisa, deliberately not to frighten her more than she already was.
Considering Lisa’s silence and calmed demeanor as an indication to proceed, he started to unbutton his shirt, as he undid the buttons, his eyes remained fixed on Lisa’s face, ready to stop if there was a slight form of uneasiness from her. Since there wasn’t any, he opened it to show her his bandage chest.
“Did you do this?” He asked in a gentle tone.