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Her reply falls softly between us. “Yes.”
I know everything about everyone that matters. Before I laid eyes on Gabriella, I didn’t care about her existence, and it’s the reason I don’t know much about her.
I tear my gaze away from her beautiful face. “Have you studied?”
“No.”
“Work?”
“My parents don’t approve of women working.”
“From what I saw, I assume you’re not close with your family?”
“I’m not.”
Good. It will save Dario from having to worry about them.
“Friends or acquaintances?”
Sometimes, friends can be a bigger nuisance than family.
She shakes her head. “No.”
“Your parents provided for you?”
I’m surprised when she doesn’t answer immediately, and it has my eyes snapping back to her face.
She seems to be in two minds about something before she answers, “They provided for my basic needs.”
“But?”
“You’ll probably find out sooner or later,” she mutters, sounding a little frustrated. “I get extra money from makeup and skincare tutorials on social media.”
I find social media to be a waste of time, but I’m impressed that she’s trying to earn her own income even though her parents don’t want her to work.
Not commenting on what she said, I ask, “How’s your health? Any problems?”
“No.”
“Mental problems I should know about?”
“No.”
“Contraception?”
Her cheeks flush again, and she sucks in a deep breath before letting it out with a huff. “There’s been no need for contraception as I haven’t been in a relationship.”
“So, no previous boyfriends?”
“No boyfriends,” she sighs, clearly annoyed by all the questions.
“But you were engaged to Stefano,” I state.
“Not by choice, and you could hardly call it a relationship.”
“My cousin isn’t known for his patience,” I say as I unbutton the cuffs of my shirt. While I roll the fabric to beneath my elbows, I ask, “Has he seen you naked or touched you in a sexual manner?”
“Caro Dio,” she gasps, and for the first time, she glances down at her hands that are lying on her lap while her cheeks burn red with embarrassment. “No. He was waiting for your approval.”
