Chapter 98

Antony could no longer bear the loneliness of living in that small, empty house, far from his friends and family. He remained cut off from the world and didn’t know how much longer he could endure it.

The news of Roberta’s murder had shattered his world. He constantly blamed himself for the decision to seek her out and involve her. He remembered her face every day, how important she had been in his life, how much he had loved her. Now, besides facing accusations of attempting to kill Giovana, Antony also faced accusations of murdering Roberta.

He would leave the house every morning to walk. There were whispers in the neighborhood about his arrival, although Antony tried to keep his identity secret. The way he acted, always covering his face, quickly made the neighbors suspicious of him. He couldn’t stay there for long; he was already thinking of an escape plan when, one morning, he received an unexpected visitor.

Andreas knocked on his door early in the morning. Antony was startled, b