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o then But I wasafraid”

Another aard silence filled the air What were they thinking? Would they understand? Or would they rery with him?

Knock-knock

Enzo inwardly groaned Noasn’t the time for interruptions He needed to work this out with his sisters—sisters ere being unusually quiet It wasn’t a good sign

Bianca jumped up “I think it’s Mr Caruso”

“What’s the faht came to him “Does this have to do with the sale of the estate?”

“I don’t know,” Bianca said “He called earlier and asked if he could drop by”

“Do you think it’s so bad?” Gia asked as they all moved toward the front door

No one answered her question Enzo hoped Gia rong They’d already had enough bad stuff to last a lifetime

Bianca swung the door open and greeted Mr Caruso His face was pale and drawn as though he had aon his mind

After they ushered hi roouests, Enzo turned to the older ?”

“I don’t know quite how this happened” Mr Caruso started to pace “It really shouldn’t have happened In alllike this” The man’s words were rushed

“Sit down” Gia guided him over to a chair As she stood behind the chair as the s She then moved to a nearby chair to sit down

Mr Caruso clutched his leather satchel with both arms “I’m so sorry I had to replace my assistant a while back and it took a few candidates until I found one that was a good fit I don’t know if it happened then or what—”

“It’s okay” Enzo sat behind what had been their father’s desk “Just tell us the probleo from there”