Chapter 95

MARK

The house was ghostly silent. Giulia avoided me like a plague. I'd met her with Judy—Initially, I thought she was trying to make peace—after I got back from one of my outings, but when she stormed up the stairs, I knew it was possibly another confrontation. Judy stayed back, welcoming me as she asked how my day was, something I hoped Guilia would have done.

I knew I caused everything. Having promised to let Judy stay for just a day, I had to extend her stay to a month, despite Lia's stony glares and defiant gazes. I had to do that, for Judy. Sending her out in her state was inhumane, something I couldn't condone. I just wanted her to stay for a month while I arranged a place for her, something I had already done. By the end of the week, Judy will be out of the house. For good. With her gone, I will have my Lia back.

After dinner, Judy came to keep me company. We spoke of nothing in particular. Just jokes and some side talks and funny shit.

She was basically the only one giving m