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2024-10-29 19:42:56Rocco's POV
John continues to horn continuously until I become frustrated and tell him to stop. I open the car door to get out, looking around with arms akimbo.
Aren't they home?
I take long strides to the gate. It isn't looking like it is locked from behind.
As I push it to know if my assumptions are right, the small gate opens and I turn to John who shakes his head.
Apparently, they no longer have guards around the house and even a gateman. They should have at least locked the gate from behind.
I signal to him to wait for me outside as I open the gate and enter. Everywhere is messy. The flowers are withering gradually, probably because the gardener has been sacked too. The courtyard is in a pitiful state and I wonder if this is part of Valentina's concern for her parents.
I ignore the rest of the surroundings as I make my way to the front door with my hands in my pocket.
This is the third time I will be here. The first time,
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