Chapter 39. Sushmita and Margaret

Sushmita’s POV

Monumental cemetery of Staglieno, Genova, Italy. 5:00 p.m.

We were at the mausoleum where Bryce’s funeral ceremony is being held. The Bishop is chanting Italian prayers for the dead.

“Benedici tutti noi perchē arriviamo nel tuo, Regno, Amen,” The Bishop said and raised his hands to perform a sign of the cross.

“Amen,” said the grieving visitors at Bryce’s funeral.

“Amen,” I said.

“Amen,” Rodney said and looked at me with his narrowed eyes.

When the ceremony and burial finished, Rodney stayed at Bryce’s grave for a few minutes.

“He’s a good man,” I said to Rodney.

“He is,” Rodney said as his eyes narrowed again.

“What a nice couple. Tell me, did you marry Rodney for love? Or for money?” We both turned our heads to the one who spoke.

It was Margaret Chen. She’s the girl. The girl that Rodney kissed.

“What are you doing here?” Rodney asked Margaret.

“Bryce is my ex-boyfriend, so I should come t