Chapter 25

Rosana looked from Enzo to Carmencita, surprised by his question. "How hard?" She thought. Of course, the slap had been pretty hard, it left a painful ring in her left ear. But it was nothing compared to the two slaps she returned.

"I... I slapped her back on both cheeks"

"How hard?" Enzo asked again. He still wore a soft smile on his face.

"Um... Very hard, I guess"

"Doesn't sound hard enough for me" He responded and started walking away. Where was he going? Rosana wondered and turned to look at Carne. "Did you tell him, your husband?"

How could she have told him when she didn't get to see him again after dinner the previous night? He didn't even join her for breakfast in the morning. Not that she cared. At least she ate her meal in peace.

Before Rosana could utter a word, Carmencita cut in. She suddenly looked troubled and scared. "No, please. That would be the end of her!"

"She should have thought about that when she raised a finger on her Master's wife, the Donna"

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