There was a long, momentous silence as Fiona weighed Giovanni’s words, uncertain if she could believe him.

“Why meet tomorrow, though? You know it’s risky for us to be seen together.”

“I’m leaving Preagend soon. I can’t go without seeing you one last time. I need to say goodbye.”

Fiona was quick to dodge the request. “Leon will be with me all day tomorrow. I can’t possibly get away.”

“If you refuse, I’ll visit you in the hospital tomorrow,” said Giovanni.

“Are you threatening me?” Fiona countered.

Millie asleep on the

of the door opening stirred her, and she awoke with a start, hand flying to her mouth. Upon seeing Marcus, relief flooded her face. She hadn’t even realized she had drifted

like this

you rest in the bedroom instead?” he asked, his voice

had instructed her to sleep well, not

just couldn’t fall asleep. I thought I’d sit in the living room for a bit,”

so late?” she asked, her curiosity getting

“It’s very late.”

at her, his lips thinning before

worry. After tomorrow, Fiona will no

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