Book 2: Chapter 65

Antonio held Martina tightly as she cried on his shoulder, her sobs shaking her entire body. Her phone buzzed in her hand but she couldn't bring herself to pick it up or care if it was an important call. Antonio took note of it, and he pulled away slightly, reaching for the phone in her trembling hand. "It's Camila," he said softly, glancing at the screen. Martina nodded slightly but the tears wouldn't stop flowing. "Let me talk to her."

Martina nodded weakly, unable to muster the strength to respond. Antonio answered the call, his voice steady. "Camila, it's Antonio."

"Antonio?  Oh my goodness. Thank goodness, I was about to call you after this call and hoped it would go through this time. I just saw the news. What's going on? Is Martina okay?" Camila's voice was filled with worry.

"She's with me," Antonio replied. "She's... not doing well. But she's safe. I'm taking her back to her place. Can you meet us there?"

"Of course," Camila said, her tone urgen