"Antonio, we fear what we cannot understand, let us admit that. Still, I believe we should proceed gradually," said Brother Orsini.
"How gradually, Brother Orsini? Do you think my relationship can wait any longer? I'm afraid!" I shouted at the cardinals.
"Antonio, stop. For now, there is nothing to fear. Besides, the laborers we've paid are working tirelessly to hasten things more than expected. Rest assured that by Cesare's birthday, that woman will be gone," Cardinal Dominici added calmly.
"How can I be at peace, Cardinal Dominici? Things are so difficult for me that I feel I might die," I muttered, leaving without saying another word, my cloak flying through the air as I strode down the corridors of the Papal Palace. I returned to my and Cesare's room, sitting beside him, my heart aching because I could not tell him the truth about all my schemes.
