Chapter XIX
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Giulia was worried about Maria’s health condition. Since Ada’s death, her temperament, already introvert and quiet, was even more reserved. She would wander around the house like robot and she could not do anything for hours waiting for a little order to provide the reason to move. Giulia was trying in every way to involve her in the daily chores of the house and she would select for her some something small to do to get her out of her isolation. She was sure that she did not understand much about what happened to Clara. She had never asked about her, as if as soon as you were far from her vital space, everyone would disappear without a trace.
-Do you find that Maria has got worse recently?-
-Yes, I feel the same- Giovanni answered- She looks more distant, more detach
