Chapter 556: SS6: The Towering Cypress Trees
Calix, Leslie and Calliope ended their first week in Rome by having dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Nucci. The middle-aged couple invited them to their private home in the historic city.
Mr. and Mrs. Nucci communicated with Leslie through English while Calliope didn’t know much about their conversation. Calix and Leslie ever so patiently translated what was needed to their little child.
"Mrs. Nucci said I’m so lucky to have you and Poppy. She told me to bring you two to meet them often. Mr. Nucci said the same thing."
On their way back to the villa, Calix brought up what Mrs. Nucci told him before they left. A lovely shade of pink left a tint on Leslie’s cheeks, concealed by the warm glow of the passing lampposts.
"Well... they’re nice. I don’t mind meeting them again."
Leslie was telling the truth. Mr. and Mrs. Nucci’s warm personalities made her feel comfortable throughout dinner. They also treated Calliope well.
Holding one of Leslie’s hands, Calix gave her a gentle squeeze. She simply smiled at him.
On the next day, the family of three and their small entourage headed to Tuscany. They would spend another week there before heading back to the country.
Instead of traveling by helicopter or a private jet, Calix opted for a van ride. Even though the journey took around three hours, the time spent on the road trip would be worth it.
As always, Logan sat behind the wheel with one colleague, Ethan next to him.
"Oh? My buttercup looks so vogue with your new sunglasses," commented Calix once he saw Calliope wearing the light pink-rimmed wide sunglasses for children.