" I daresay you’ve had a more exciting week than Signorina Rambaldo’s,” Agnese commented. She raised a forkful of vegetables to her lips.
Cass smiled, pleased at how smoothly her aunt manipulated the utensil. Maybe Agnese was getting stronger. “Too exciting,” she said. “I’m looking forward to lazing about the villa for a few days. Would you believe me if I said I was even looking forward to next week’s studies?” Agnese had arranged for Cass’s literature tutor to present a few more lessons.
Agnese’s gray eyes sparkled. “No, I would not. "

― Fiona Paul , Venom (Secrets of the Eternal Rose, #1)