The private meeting itself had a final piece.
Colin emailed Dad three days before I collapsed.
Giorgio,
I think Alessandra and I need to establish healthier independence now that Theo is here. Your generosity is appreciated, but outside household staff are interfering with our ability to build our own rhythm.
Mom has been helping us establish a normal home routine.
By Friday, I think you’ll see Alessandra is doing well without additional services.
I would like us to discuss boundaries around staffing, unrequested purchases, and security involvement.
Reasonable words.
Built on a lie.
Dad replied:
If Alessandra wants this, I will listen.
Colin:
She does.
He never asked me.
That sentence became central at the hearing.
She does.
Two words.
A husband converting his own desire into his wife’s consent.
