Chapter 96: Stepping In to Heal

At those words, Santino Warth staggered back several steps, terror and disbelief etched across his face. He had never imagined Lewis Casson could expose his deepest secret without so much as taking his pulse. Under that gaze, he felt completely exposed; it was terrifying. Lewis pulled out a cigarette, lit it with deliberate care, took a slow drag, then patted the spot next to him. He looked at Santino with a slight, teasing smile. "Don't be scared. Come, sit. We've got time." Santino took a deep...