Romano’s words had an unmistakable ring of sincerity to them, yet Eliza couldn't quite bring herself to believe that last statement about rarely speaking to Luisa. It just seemed too good to be true.

"Anyway," Eliza continued, deciding to let the subject of Luisa go for now.

"I'm sorry for overreacting like a hysterical fishwife earlier; I just- I got so angry after what you said. I don't need empty platitudes, Romano. You don't have to say anything to make me feel better about our situation. ...