Chapter 159

After dropping Antonella and Enrico off at his house, Benjamim set out once again to take Dominique and Carmella back to the farm. The night was dragging on longer than he’d imagined. His body felt battered, and the tension in his muscles only worsened once he finally found himself alone.

He remembered Alessia’s words, claiming that Carlota had paid her to harm Antonella. How far would Alessia go for money? What more, beyond just making up lies, would she be capable of doing out of resentment?

He arrived home knowing exactly what he would do the next day. As he entered the door, he wished fervently to climb those stairs and lie next to his wife, finally getting some sleep.

His frustration grew when he saw Carlota. She looked like a zombie wandering around the house at that hour. It seemed she never rested. She was always alert and waiting, as if ready to strike at any sign of weakness.

“What is Enrico doing in this house?” she asked in front of him, clearly intent on making Benjamim’s