"No," Antonio said.
Giovanna could still see the doubt in Antonio's eyes, so she lowered her head and explained, "When I was a kid, I lived in the countryside with my grandmother. The door lock wasn't great, and security was awful—we had break-ins all the time. I just learned to be extra alert."
'That should ease his suspicions. Break-ins are common in the countryside, though in truth, I have never been afraid of them.'
There was a flicker of something in Antonio's eyes—maybe a trace of pity—as he casually pulled out a cigarette and lit it. "And where did you learn your medical skills?"
"My grandmother knew an old doctor. She was worried I wasn't smart enough for school, so she had me study under him for a few years." She spoke effortlessly, without giving anything away.
Antonio took
