Grimaldi's Blood and Vows
The guards stepped away to allow us to talk privately.
"What do you need, and why are you here?" Papa asked, as if he didn’t want to see me.
I took a deep breath, gathering my courage.
I wanted to ask, "Pa, what’s your connection to the Grimaldi family? Is it true... that our family did something terrible to them? About Aunt Margot’s betrayal, is that true?"
Papa didn’t answer immediately. Instead, he leaned back in his seat and crossed his legs.
"Why, Arietta? What did that family say to you, huh? That we’re the bad guys and that they’re as pure as angels in heaven?" Papa laughed loudly. His laugh echoed throughout the room. I felt a slight fear at the way he laughed.
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