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The Name

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CHAPTER 96

LENA POV

I noticed the change in Matteo almost as soon as the morning light reached the gardens. He sat on the low stone wall near the olive trees, unusually quiet, one hand rubbing at his temple like he was trying to push something back into place. Brutus lay at his feet, ears twitching, but Matteo barely seemed to notice the dog. I walked over and sat beside him without speaking for a moment.

"Are you feeling sick?" I asked.

He shook his head. "I don't know what's wrong. I heard
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