THE LITTLE GIRL ASKED TO SIT WITH A STRANGER—BUT HER MOTHER NEVER EXPECTED THE MAFIA BOSS TO RECOGNIZE HER FACE

house, three people who had never lived under one roof began, in uneven little steps, to do exactly that.

The first morning, Damen stood at the counter with his phone propped against the salt shaker, watching a video titled Perfect Buttermilk Pancakes in 10 Minutes.

He had read documents in seven languages.

He had never read a recipe.

Lily climbed onto continue reading …