[Cesare's goading had left his mark on him and left him far more grim than usual, anger pulsating through him. Whatever buzz he had before is gone and after the messages he sent to Lucrezia, it didn't seem likely he would sleep.
It was still surreal to have someone else in the house or walking in the door. When Christine came in, he looked over at her with surprise before remembering the arrangement. He tried to give her a smile before giving up and returning to his brooding.]
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It was still surreal to have someone else in the house or walking in the door. When Christine came in, he looked over at her with surprise before remembering the arrangement. He tried to give her a smile before giving up and returning to his brooding.]