MADELYN'S POV
The dining table was unusually quiet. The crystal chandelier cast a warm glow over the polished mahogany table while servants silently moved around, refilling glasses and replacing empty dishes. Father sat at the head of the table.
Mom was sitting beside him. Giovanni and Marlin were discussing things that happened at their workplace from time to time, exchanging updates about how Gio performed a high risk surgery and is in line for promotion... Marlin joined in saying how she won every case she took...
Diago was as usual out of town for his work while Sandro quietly ate his food...
I simply... Focused on my plate. Pushing vegetables around with my fork. Pretending I was interested in the food. Like them... I could brag too. I could tell them that I'd made millions this w
