Chapter 262: The Secret in the ShadowsElena’s POVDinner that night felt too normal at first. The table set outside under strings of small lights. Livia chattering about the figs she ate earlier. Sofia laughing at something Matteo said. Valerio pouring more wine. His hand brushing mine under the table every few minutes. Warm. Reassuring.But Matteo was quiet. Too quiet. He smiled when Livia talked to him. Answered when Sofia asked questions. But his eyes kept drifting. To his phone. To the dark garden path. Back to the table like he was forcing himself to stay present.I noticed it first. Valerio noticed second. He caught my eye across the table. Small shake of his head. Not now. Later.After Livia finished her ice cream she yawned big. Sofia stood up. “Come on, baby. Bath and bed.”Livia hugged everyone goodnight. Kissed Valerio’s cheek extra long. Then Sofia carried her inside. Matteo stayed sitting. Stared at his empty plate.Valerio leaned back in his chair. “You going to tell us
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