“We’re talking about Don Spada, aren’t we?”
“Who else?” A sad laugh escapes me. “He’s absolutely certain no one knows about us.”
“Hmm. He stopped sleeping at your bedroom door, but his bed remains untouched. So, I drew my own conclusions.”
“Aren’t you going to comment on how outrageous it is that I’ve been sleeping with my stepbrother?”
“Well… it’s… it isn’t something that’s common, Miss Zara. Family is sacred.” She looks down at the towels in her hands. “But… I guess, love doesn’t care about social rules. One can’t simply command their heart. I also know you’ve been in love with him for quite some time. And that man can’t take his eyes off you whenever you’re near. The other day, when he was chastising me for allowing you to leave without protection when you went to see your sister, I
