Elena doubted Massimo's convictions but let him duck back into the store. For whatever reason, he was done with this trip. Elena knew he would only get more short and annoyed if she protested his decision.
After Massimo bought his last present, they separated. Elena had expected Massimo to at least offer to drive her back to his estate or maybe the bus stop, but he didn't. He must have been in a hurry to deliver his gifts to his wife.
So Elena made the long trip back home by herself. When she got home, the apartment was empty—Aria must be out on a date.
Elena entered her room and pulled out her civilian phone. She had taken to leaving it at her apartment so she wouldn't get distracted and check her messages so much.
And so she wouldn't be constantly disappointed that she didn't have an
