Unless...

“Unless,” continued Sofia, “tarty little Nicole was having her cake and eating it too, so to speak... Like she was with you too! Only old man Flaherty didn’t know he wasn’t the only guest at the table for tea!”

Paolo looked up just as the waiter was heading their way again. He just had time to say “You’re probably right again.” before he had to give his order.

The serious matter of ordering over, Paolo possibly thought he would now be allowed to dine in peace. He was wrong!

Sofia now needed to know why Mary Flaherty might suspect Paolo!