Lucas smile faltered.
He fisted his palms so tightly, it bled.
''Get out.'' He murmured, his voice cold, unreadable.
Without saying another word or bothering to offer another round of taunting, Romano turned around and left, a smile curling up his lips.
—-
Harmonica woke up earlier than usual to accompany Zade for his first day at school.
''Ouuu my baby is so handsome!'' She squealed, ruffling his hair.
Zade wiggled away from her grasp.
''Mummy I don't want to go to school.'' He muttered, sadness dripping from his voice.
''But you have to. You're not sick anymore. And uncle romano and aunt Jessica need a little break.'' She said, stuffing his food into his lunch box.
She picked up his backpack and wrapped it around his shoulders, ushering him out of the house and into the driveway.
The chaffeur stood just by the car door, opening it for them.
Harmonica thanked him with a curt nod and slid inside the car with Zade.
