Aaron nodded. "Paolo and Matteo," he said. "They're in their early twenties. They know of me, but we're not really on speaking terms." Rightfully so, he knew.
"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to shock you," he added, apologetically.
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Aaron nodded. "Paolo and Matteo," he said. "They're in their early twenties. They know of me, but we're not really on speaking terms." Rightfully so, he knew.
"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to shock you," he added, apologetically.