Genevieve's POV

　　It felt like Adelina had dropped a ghastly bomb on me as I stared back at her, utterly floored.

　　"His father?" I asked, my mouth agape, as she gave a slow nod.

　　"But... but why? What did he do so wrong to warrant such harsh punishment?"

　　"Defending me. Defending Allegra and Stefano. And disobeying him," she replied disconsolately.

　　"W-what? I don't understand. Defending you... how?"

　　"You might think ...