The people who had their eyes on us earlier turned away, focusing on their meals. I froze to a spot, unable to speak or move until I felt a painful sensation around where he held. “You’re hurting me,” I winced.Quickly, he let go of my arm and his eyes softened as he observed the spot. “Does it still hurt?” I shook my head, resisting the urge to rub at it. Viola stepped out of the restroom, and I could see the fear in her eyes when she saw Massimo standing beside me.“You left her alone,” Massimo grated. “I needed to use the restroom. Good day,” Viola replied.“She was assaulted by someone while you were away,” Massimo said, exaggerating what happened. I widened my eyes, turning to look at him in surprise.Viola gasped and cupped my cheek with concern woven in her voice as she asked, “Are you okay?”I shook her palm off my face. “That’s a lie. He was only flirting with me,” I objected, and Viola let out a sigh of relief. “Same thing,” Massimo said then placed my hand in that of
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