"Even without a translation, I know it hurt." -- Diego didn't say anything about my question; he just smiled and said, "You should go to your room to shower and have a change of clothes. It wouldn't be nice if you joined us late." Rebecca wanted to argue, to insist that he answered her question, but something inside her made her feel like that was what he wanted. He wanted to tease her. So she swallowed her comment and nodded her head. Putting on his shirt, she picked up her night wear and went to her room. Unfortunately, a long shower and a change of fresh clothes weren't enough to get her mind off the whole Donna situation. There was something in the way Vincenzo had greeted her that morning; it was different from others. It felt like he had more respect for her. The way he bowed

