Chapter 195

*LORENZO* I look away, breaking the spell of Danica’s stare. I’m troubled by where my thoughts are heading and take a sip of wine. My reaction is all too new and too presumptuous. “How is John? And Logan?” she asks, hungry for news, and she’s soon lost in a lively conversation about packing and Canada, and weddings. Danica laughs again, and her voice changes, becoming softer...sweeter. She’s talking to John, and I know from her tone that she’s exceptionally fond of him. I shouldn’t be jealous, he’s a kid, but maybe I am? I’m not sure I appreciate this new and unwelcome feeling. “Be good, John...I miss you...Bye.” She glances at me once more. “Okay. I will....Good-bye, Magda.” She hangs up and wanders back to me to hand me my phone. She looks happy. I’m glad she made the call. “All good?” I ask. “Yes. Thank you.” “And with Magda?” “She is packing. She’s happy and sad to be leaving. And she is relieved to have the security man near.” “Great. She must be excited to start a new life.” “She