Chapter 80

“Feeling better?” Sylvana hands me a fresh glass of iced water as I sit out on the back veranda in the cool afternoon air. She’s put Mia in the playroom with the housekeeper while the maid is cleaning the kitchen, making me feel guilty.

“A lot. I think it was the heat from the kitchen, and I haven’t felt great since we landed back home.” I sigh and relax back, glad of the breeze. She comes and sits opposite me on another lounger and regards me with a concerned expression.

“The fresh air will help that.” She watches me pensively, and I know questions are waiting to come out of that mouth. I can tell, but she seems hesitant.

“I should go and let you get some time with Mia. I’m ruining your Nona day.” I go to get up, now almost back to normal, but she lays a hand on mine and stops me mid-lift.

“Mia is fine. She’s with Colette making glitter paintings. You sit and gather yourself. You’re clearly under the weather.”

“I’m sorry about that… I haven’t been feel