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Make my life hell? Well, surprise, surprise…it’s already hell! Do your worst!”

“You are the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen in my life.” The nurse brusquely proceeded to give her a crash course in breast-feeding, ignoring the way Theresa’s face flamed when the older woman started talking about breast pumps and let-down reflexes. Her father shifted uncomfortably while Sandro sat down at her bedside, a mixture of smug amusement, overwhelming pride and bewildered love on his face.

“Why don’t you just stay home if you’re so concerned?”

“Would you like me to stay home?”

“It makes no difference what I want,”

“I’d stay if you wanted me to.”

“What about your important business?”