Chapter 90

She’d never been cordial, but Gus had the feeling she tried hard to have a relationship with her son. She hadn’t been disrespectful toward Luca. Gus would never have tolerated anything like that, and she wouldn’t have been welcome in their home if she’d been rude or unpleasant.

“At least not with you around. Sometimes, when we were alone…”

Luca didn’t need to finish the sentence, Gus could fill in the rest. No wonder Luca had been hesitant to see her by himself.

“I’m sorry, Luca.” Gus leaned his head against his husband’s shoulder. “I can’t imagine how you must have felt.”

“No, you Swedes are so damned open-minded. I’m surprised Mona didn’t throw a party when you came out.” Luca giggled.