He knows contacting the police is not an option.
“His stomach was perforated, and the object became lodged in his spleen. He suffered extensive internal bleeding and went into shock. We were able to stabilize him, and the affected organs were repaired, but it is crucial that he responds within the next twenty-four hours.”
“What are his chances?”
I need him to be direct so I don’t collapse.
“How do you think he’ll do?”
“Valentina, please,” Francesco says, knowing I’m barely holding myself together.
“What are his chances?” I ask again, louder this time.
“Lorenzo is a strong man. He has no underlying conditions, and he is in good health. Whoever injured him intended to kill him, judging by the precision of the wound. But he survived for several hours before receiving treatment. You onl
