A Winter Without Donna
I spent ten years by Luca Romano’s side, helping him rebuild after the shooting and seize control of the Romano family.
At his lowest, even soft footsteps in the hallway kept him awake all night.
Night after night, I held his trembling hands and helped him fight his fears.
When he recovered, the first thing he did was cook for me: simple tomato meat-sauce spaghetti.
I finished every bite.
He said he’d make it for me for the rest of my life, whenever I wanted.
But once Luca reclaimed the family, work swallowed him.
Coming home needed advance scheduling, and I hardly saw him.
On the rare nights he joined dinner, I’d ask for that pasta again.
He’d rub his brow and say,
“I’ve worked all day. I