REINA

To my queen,

I know it hasn’t been easy for you to go back, but I’m proud of you. You’ve always had dreams bigger than this city, bigger than me, and I want you to chase them without fear. This is a new start, for you, for us. The key belongs to a small apartment near your campus. You don’t have to drive back every night, especially when you’re tired. There’s also a new car registered in your name. Calestino will show you everything.

You deserve comfort, and I’ll make sure you have it. Always.

Yours, always,

Paolo.

My hands trembled as I read it. I stared at the...