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2025-04-09 00:09:38Anton
Dinner at my grandparents' house was better than I could have imagined. The tension in Pietra was palpable, but she carried herself with a dignity that only increased my admiration for her. My family also surprised me. Even my grandfather behaved courteously, without the usual pressure he often exerted on new acquaintances. That was a good sign. Leonel Baumann rarely had positive opinions about people he had just met.
When dinner ended, I found myself in the car with Pietra beside me.
"Can I drive you home?" I asked, trying to sound casual.
Pietra shook her head, her expression firm.
"No, thank you, Anton. I'd rather take a taxi."
"Are you sure? It's late, and
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