The maids arrive a moment later, serving dinner. We’ve barely taken three bites before Dad speaks, his voice deceptively casual.
“So, Stefano, does your family approve of your relationship with Andrea?” He glances at me before shifting his gaze back to Stefano.
“Yes, they do. My mother was even sad to see her leave the last time she was in Sicily,” Stefano replies with a small smile.
Dad’s eyes narrow. “Hmm, I thought I knew your family. But seeing that they accepted Andrea, I guess I don’t.”
The hidden meaning in his words hangs heavy in the air. Stefano’s voice is carefully controlled as he asks, “What do you mean by that, Uncle Pedro?”
Dad’s response is like a slap to the face. “Well... I mean, my daughter is beautiful, which explains how she seduced you and could be your mistress.
