I stare at his retreating back. How the fuck does he know that? Ajello’s phone rings while he’s still in earshot and I catch his response. “No, Milene. We’re not getting another cat. Two is more than enough . . . No, we’re not getting a hamster, either . . . I know they are small. It’s still a no, cara mia . . . Yes, I’m a very bad person. Love you, too.”
