The next week passed in a blur of boredom and frustration. Luca hadn’t come to see me unless someone asked him to, and I couldn’t help but be a little disappointed. There was a meal that night for all the family, even the extended family. It would be packed downstairs and no doubt full of joy and laughter. It was a chance for everyone to get together to celebrate the upcoming wedding.
I wasn’t looking forward to it, but I was looking forward to being allowed out of my bed. Mamma had tended to me with such care throughout. Despite it being annoying that she refused to let me get up, I knew she was doing the right thing. I took it steady getting out of bed. I was still worried I would start bleeding again. I wouldn’t be doing much other than moving slowly around the house.
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