Chapter 43

Fabian's heart thumped in fear at the sound of Armano's voice. He pulled his arms from Lana's waist. He couldn't afford to get caught. Armano would waste no time in exposing the affair to Lorenzo.

"Open up, Lana," Armano demanded.

"I have to find a way to hide you," she said in a low tone.

"No, I have to find a way to escape. He could catch me if I hid. The old man is very snoopy."

Fear darkened Lana's eyes.

"I'll stand close to the door, and you'll open it for him. Once he enters, I'll tiptoe out."

"That's risky," she whispered.

"Lana, I heard you talking. And you left some dishes unwashed. Open up."

Amid the pounding in his heart, Fabian tiptoed to the door and stood beside it. Lana sucked in a deep breath and slowly walked to the door. She turned it open. Armano walked right in and gave her a stern look.

"You left some