I sat on the couch with Lorenzo tucked beside me, the cartoon playing softly on the TV.
He glanced up at me, brows knitting together.
"Mommy…..… I thought you said Daddy would be back today?"
My heart tightened but I kept my voice calm.
"Yes, honey...… Maybe something came up and he had to stay over."
I reached for my phone forcing a smile.
"I'm trying to reach him and when I do you'll talk to him... okay?"
He nodded slowly.
"Okay Mommy."
I kissed his forehead, lingered for a second, then left him with his cartoon and walked into my room.
The door closed behind me.
I dialed Alessandro's number again.
Not available.
A cold wave rushed through my chest.
I tried again.
Nothing.
My fingers shook as I called Antonio.
No response.
Panic crept in quietly, crawling up my spine.
The last time I heard from Alessandro was after the show....… before the meeting with the investors.
So why couldn't I reach him now?
I paced the room, my thoughts spiraling.
