On the way back to the Delano mansion, Proserpina was silent. Wrapped in her thoughts, the Mafia Don's Woman sat, staring out of the window, her hand involuntarily resting on her baby bump, stroking it gently. And Roxanne was feeling the sadness permeate into her bones. Serena, as the doctor had assured Proserpina, rushing to meet her when he heard she was in the building.

Serena was responding to treatment. Her internal injuries were healing. She was strong, he said, a kindly smile ...