Seventh Chapter
Unintelligible characters were ignited by the sound of the lullaby
When they had almost reached Felicia's house, Elio began shaking. He was squeezing the neck of the milk bottle that his aunt had given to him. Libero noticed his state of mind and tried comforting him:
"Do not worry. I'm sure you will like her."
"I hope so..." whispered Elio. He was rather reluctant as he was staring at the exact point on the fence where he had first met the old lady.
Despite his cousin's disheartened air, Libero decided not to prolong that agony. He stretched his hand over the gate, opened the latch and proceeded along the driveway. Elio walked hesitantly behind him. He was experiencing a headache that was getting more and more severe the closer they were walking to the house.
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