Chapter 11: The Demands of the Don

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Praise God and St. John of the Cross and the surgeons.

Coming to see us in the lounge hours later, Dr. Perry lowers her surgical mask, revealing a broad grin. “Renata is in recovery. She came through with flying colors, even though it was more intense than we expected. It helps that she’s healthy in general, but still, that valve is narrow and not easily replaced.”

Vittorio and ...