Chapter XLII
Fosco
The following day Fosco was told by Totò that Pietro was leaving for Genoa that very afternoon.
-Tomorrow morning I’ll go to Clara’s- he told him - I hope to be back soon. I’ll leave my phone number with you. If anything happens, please find a way to let me know. But only if it’s not risky for you, please Totò.-
-You don’t need to say that to Totò, you be careful! – He turned to the pantry and got a package ready- This is for Clara- he said handing it to Fosco- They are cakes that she loves so much, also tell her that when she comes back, I’ll teach her to make them. I promised that to her-
-Thank you, Totò- They hugged quickly, hiding their emotions behind a mutual embarrassment , then Fosco went out and headed home.
-It’s better not to phone Clara. Every convers
