Chapter 58: The Fallout
As they walked away from Don Matteo, the tension between Leo and his father was palpable. Mira could feel the weight of Don Matteo's disapproval, and she knew that this was far from over.
"Leo, we need to talk," Mira said, her voice low and urgent.
Leo's grip on her hand tightened. "Not here," he said. "Let's get out of here first."
They walked in silence, the only sound being the rustling of leaves and the distant hum of the city. Mira's mind was racing with questions and fears. What would Don Matteo do next? Would he try to separate them?
Once they were safely inside Leo's car, he turned to her. "Don't listen to what my father said," he said. "I know he's not easy to deal with ."
Mira's eyes widened. "Not easy to deal with?" she repeated. ", you are like the only person thats not easy to deal with. And he doesn't like me very much anyway a."
Leo's expression softened. "He'll come around eventually,"
Mira wasn't so sure. She knew that Don Matteo was a powerful man, and she wasn't sure if she was ready for the consequences of his disapproval.
"Where are we going?" Mira asked, looking around at the unfamiliar surroundings.
Leo's smile was faint. " My room or do you want to spend the night outside"he said.
And Mira shaked her head left -right meaning it's a No....