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Shattered Table

Author: Pavora
last update publish date: 2026-07-12 18:41:54

The Dinner

Dante drove in silence through the quiet streets, his hands tight on the steering wheel. Giovanni sat in the passenger seat, looking much stronger than the last time Dante had seen him. The Marchetti heir glanced over with a faint frown.

“You’ve been quiet the whole drive,” Giovanni said. “What’s going on?”

Dante forced a small smile. “I’m alright. Just a lot on my mind with the family right now.”

“Alright, you don’t have to tell me tonight,” Giovanni said quietly. “But wha
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