In an instant, my heart was seized with a sharp pang again.Terrified that my sisters would end up getting arrested and thrown into jail, I took a deep breath and set down my fork."Guys, could you stop doing that kind of work from now on? I'm an adult now. I'll get into a good college and take care of you all, so can you find a more stable job?"Martina, Chiara, and Valentina all froze at the same time. Then, feeling deeply moved, they broke down in each other's arms and agreed through their tears.Two hours later, after giving me a few more reminders, they left three black bank cards behind and hurried out the door.I stood in the doorway, watching them disappear into the stairwell, my eyes stinging with unshed tears."Remember to switch jobs, okay?""We know!"But the moment the door clicked shut, Martina turned to the others with a puzzled look."That's so weird. Do you think Dante doesn't like that I'm developing nuclear submarines?"Chiara and Valentina were equally baf
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