The next morning, they all met up for breakfast in the kitchen. Vanessa looked much more rested than yesterday, but Raffaele still insisted she‘d stay home from school today as well and she agreed.
While they were finishing up their coffee and talking about their plans for today, Matteo’s phone rang and an unknown number flashed on the screen. He excused himself and walked into the living room, only to come back inside a minute later.
“I’m putting you on speaker, one moment,” he said into the phone and put it down on the table.
Raffaele and Vanessa looked at him questioningly, but he just motioned for them to listen to the caller.
“We are listening now, could you please repeat what you just told me?” Matteo asked.
“I informed Ilaria’s family about her passing, and they would like to
