Everyone had gathered after hearing the noise coming from the entrance. The music and chattering had stopped.
"What's going on?"
"I can't see what's happening"
"Seems like someone is trying to take the Prince's lover away"
"Huh?"
"How can he care about his lover when he has a wife already? I feel sorry for Maria Gatti"
"Yeah, me too!"
Maria heard those words where she stood. She was finally relieved that Eduardo was leaving, but Marcello didn't want to let him go. Everyone kept on talking about how pathetic she looked to have gotten married to a man who had a lover.
Her lower lips were already bleeding as she bit her lips hard.
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Viola was still keen on taking her brother with her, even after Marcello stood still, blocking their way.
"Are you really going to be stubborn about this? There's no way my brother will stay here and keep being your fucking slave!" She yelled.
