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One kick, two kicks, three kicks. The cell door jumped off its hinges and Guido broke into the room.
At that moment the earthquake stopped completely.
Father Romualdo was still praying with his eyes turned to heaven, staring at the Divine beyond the ceiling beams.
Adriano gave Guido a malignant glance.
Daisy, at the sight of Guido, burst into tears. She covered herself with a sheet and ran towards him, crouching in his arms like a bird in a nest.
“So you chose” Adriano bitterly said, putting on his clothes.
"Stay away from her” exclaimed Guido furiously, feeling no more pain.
Adriano shook his head. “I can crush you at any time, boy, trust me. But it would be useless. Daisy's feeling for you is an insurmountable obstacle for me too.”
"Guido, take me away. Please!" she begged hi
