Chapter 24

“I’m missing Nonna already.” Leon sighed for the hundredth time in fifteen minutes.

“Me too,” Michael mumbled, crossing his arms over his chest. “I wish she didn’t leave.”

The three of them had the same somber expression from the moment we entered the limo and drove away from the airport. Pouted lips, downcast eyes, and a gloomy aura, like there was no more happiness in the world.

Michael, of all people, not being interested in the treats at the snack bar was enough of a sign to know how down they were.

“I’m sure your Nonna misses you too. When she arrives in Rome, you can call her any time you want. It would be like she never left.” Dante said. His voice was awkward, like he was trying to comfort them but wasn’t sure how.

It was sweet that he was trying, though. I expected him to be completely aloof or snap at them for sulking. Then again, they had gotten close to him over the past few weeks. Closer than I had expected.

“Not the same,” Nathan said, shaking his head.

“Will meet