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37. A Friendly Gesture
Rima's POV
We enjoyed a leisurely lunch, the atmosphere relaxed despite the gravity of our conversation. I opened up to him about my experiences since starting my job with Mr. Snow, sharing each detail, each encounter. I didn't hold back, for Tony's perspective was something I deeply valued.
The one detail I consciously omitted was the revelation of his family’s connections to the mafia. I didn’t want Tony to involve his friends in investigating him. In a peculiar way, I felt a protective instinct towards him, not wanting to alert anyone to his past, nor desiring to learn about his history from anyone but him.
Tony was a patient listener, offering me the space to express myself without interruption. His face remained inscrutable, not betraying a hint of his thoughts, allowing me to share my narrative uninterrupted.
I finished speaking, my voice trailing off into the soft hum of the restaurant. I looked at Tony, anticipation curdling in my stom
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