Vanessa walked into the living room and took out a bottle of wine. She felt overwhelmed by the emotions she had been harboring and wanted to vent them through drinking.

Luca remained silent but quietly sat down beside her, nudging his glass toward her.

The two shared a silent understanding, drinking one cup after another without speaking.

After a few glasses, Vanessa felt a little better and finally confessed to Luca about what had just happened.

“I don’t know why I had such ...