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“Umberto,” “Dino, how are you?” “Good.” “Hope it is not too late to call, is it?” I pursed my lips. I couldn’t hang up on him. “I just wanted to check in on your plans for tomorrow. You are a busy man, so take this as a reminder.” “Of course, I remember. I wouldn’t skip it. It’s personal now.” I wasn't required to attend every ascension ceremony but he had now become an extended family. I was tempted to question him about Gia’s unusual behaviour around men but stopped short. I couldn't trust these men regarding women. “Well, just wanted to make sure. And um… how is the married life going?” Why did he always ask that? “Good, Umberto.” “Yes, because Gia could be hard sometimes.” “If Gia gets hard sometimes, I believe it is my thing to handle. She is my wife, and I think you should wo
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