30 ~ storm over paradise
The next morning, Deirdre is quiet, unable to look him in the eye when he finally wakes up. She must have slept very little, and in her restlessness, it appears she remembered to fix the buttons on his shirt. She probably sneaked out while David slept, to find Signora Agnese who had lent her her own sewing kit after Deirdre managed to explain with gestures what she required. David notices her strange mood, of course, but chooses to remain silent, giving her the space and time she needs to sort out her thoughts. He knows that whatever is going through in her mind now, it is no longer about him. He did not screw up last night. On the contrary, he had been successful in connecting with her. She had opened up and let herself be as vulnerable as she had never been, trusting him to lead the d
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