Chapter 25

EMILIANA

For reasons like these, I didn't have many friends. From the moment I entered the restaurant, I realized that Pietro would do everything possible to embarrass me in front of Amanda, and things only got worse when his wife, Claudia, arrived.

I would never admit it to her, but that woman was genuinely frightening, especially when she carried that wooden rolling pin, waving it around like a complete lunatic.

I let out a sigh when they led us to a table, leaving us for a bit of privacy. Actually, I think they got tired of poking their noses where they didn't belong.

"How long have you known them?" Amanda asked, taking me by surprise.

It was evident that I got along well with the couple, but I didn't think it was so noticeable due to the way we greeted each other. Was that a show of affection for her? A good question.

"A few years, I think since I returned from London."

I still remembered what had happened at the gallery; I felt like I w