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Chapter 35

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KATHERINE

Aunt’s hands on my arm pulled me back to consciousness. I was so aware of the question, and the answer to it was elusive. I tried hard to regain my composure. If I kept acting like this, then everyone would find out that I didn’t really care about Giorgio, and I wouldn’t have that.

“I’m sorry if my question rattled you, but I had to ask,” Aunt said calmly.

I smiled tightly. “It’s fine. I wasn’t just expecting it, that’s all. I know you have to be curious since you found out…”

“Exactly,” she said calmly as she retracted my hand from her arm. “I don’t want you to make a mistake. This is why I need to know if you love the young man.”

I licked my suddenly dry lips, and slowly placed the mug on the banister while supporting it with both hands. “I do love Giorgio,” I said quietly.

“You sound so unsure of yourself.”

I looked at Aunt Elizabeth sharply. I didn’t like how closely she was looking into my words. “I’m not unsure of myself in the least. I know I want to spend my life with
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