Reborn Principessa: She's Done Holding On
Marcello said, instinctively putting her behind his back to shield her.
That gesture came naturally to him, so naturally that he didn't even notice it himself. Papa and I noticed it, though.
Papa asked gravely, "Do you not plan on introducing that young lady to us, Marcello?"
Marcello snapped back to reality and replied hurriedly, "I'd like you to meet Viviana Sabato. Don Sabato, Madre Sabato. I've finally found your long-lost daughter."
Mamma rose to her feet, her eyes tracing every detail of Viviana's face. She was trembling with emotion as she reached out toward her, though she was afraid to make contact.