Chapter 75. The Meet Up

Roman's POV

I massaged my temple as I patiently waited for Nana to finish what she was saying on the other end of the line.

It had now been a week since Lana abducted Sofie.

But I couldn't bring myself to tell my grandmother about it, because earlier that week, her oncologist had called to inform me that she was showing signs of being hypertensive. 

I didn't want to do anything that'll worsen her ailment, so I decided to keep mute.

Inwardly, I hoped I wouldn't have to tell her in the future.

"Figlio, you're not saying anything. Is everything alright over there?" Nana asked, diverting my thoughts.

I exhaled heavily. "There's nothing wrong, Nana. How are you doing?"

"I'm doing good, Romano. You've asked me this same question thrice now. Tell me the truth, my boy. Did something happen?" 

"No, ma. I'm serious. What could possibly happen? I'm just really tired right now because I was up all night reviewing a proposal." I lie