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“Going to see Jane?” Valerio asked as we crossed paths on the grand staircase at the entrance of the castle.
I turned to him, puzzled. “Why would I—”
“Go see her,” he said in a dark, commanding tone.
I continued to stare at him, still not understanding why he was suggesting I see her.
“I’m not hurt,” I replied, confused.
“No, but something is clearly wrong with you,” he said, irritation evident in his voice as he crossed his arms and fixed me with a stern gaze. “Your drinking has even surpassed Chris’s, and that says a lot. You’ve been withdrawn, and when people try to talk to you, you look like you want to disappear. So, something’s bothering you. If you won’t tell me, then go talk to Jane. This can’t go on!”
I sighed deeply, knowing this conversation had been coming for
