“Did you just go shopping with Rose?” “Grandpa,” I greeted him cheerfully. "I bought some stuff. I’m making pasta carbonara and shrimp scampi tomorrow." “That sounds delicious.” "You'll love it. I'll put these things in the kitchen. Do you want me to make you something?" “No. I’ll read a book in the backyard.” Carlos Lident's golden cane tapped noisily on the marble floor. He went out into the backyard, carrying a thick book in his hand. Carlos Lident did everything he could to keep himself busy after he retired as Don. But he always asked Joshua or Erick for reports on the progress of his businesses. The old man seemed unable to completely detach himself from the cartel and its businesses. "I'll go to my room to rest. Thank you for today's wonderful shopping trip." "You're welcome

