Everyone turned toward the source of the roar.
Rosa’s eyes slowly followed the crowd’s gaze, landing on Samuele. He was walking toward her, a look of grim, deadly seriousness etched onto his face.
“Don’t think for a second that she is alone, or that you can do whatever you please to an innocent woman in a public place,” he growled, his frustration evident as he shouldered his way through the crowd. He stepped up beside Rosa, a solid wall of protection.
“And who are you? Why are you advocating for her?” Laura rolled her eyes, acting as if he were a nobody she could simply brush away with a single breath.
“I am Dr. Samuele DeLuca. Senior Pediatric Oncologist at the City Hospital,” he stated, his voice ringing with professional authority. He produced a card from his wallet and handed it
