Chapter 19Anna’s back straightened as the Don’s eyes scrutinized her. They sat together alone in a spacious room, a glass of wine on her lap, which she held with both hands.Her toes curled inside her shoes; her handless top made it easier for the cold air from the air conditioner to leave goosebumps.It wasn’t like she hadn’t been expecting this talk—she had, ever since she shot the butler to save her neck. The guilt pressed heavily on her heart, birthing the growing urge to rip her own heart out.Each second that passed, she felt even more guilty than the last. She wanted the ground to open up and swallow her. She badly wanted to ask how the butler was doing, but she didn’t even know who to ask.The Don suddenly let out a chuckle, making her blood run cold.“You know, before, I was apprehensive about whether or not you’d make a good wife for my son, Domenico.”She took a deep breath, wondering where this was going.“But now, Anna, you’ve proven your worth,” he smiled proudly. “Your
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