After asking all the neighbors around him, no one knew where Malena had gone. Nino was helpless and could only find the town government.

He said to a staff member: "I'm here to find my wife, her name is Malena, and she lives in this town, but I asked all my neighbors, and they didn't know where Malena went."

The staff member looked at Nino and said, "Mr. Scottie, I can take you to reflect with the mayor, and see how you see."

"Mayor, that's great." Nino said happily.

The staff knocked on the door of the mayor's office. Pia sat behind the desk. When she saw the two, she asked, "What's the matter?"

After Nino sat down, he began to tell his own affairs.

"I was captured in India and locked up in a prisoner of war camp. The war was over. I returned to Syracuse and could not find my wife. Her name was Malena."

Pia's eyes twitched, pondered for a few seconds, and said, "Nino, I know about Malena's situation, but I'm afraid it's not good news."

Nino was shocked, "Can Malena have encountered an unexpected situation?"

"No, Mrs. Malena is alive, she is very alive. I think I'll start with the beginning. After that battle, the military thought you were dead, announced the news of your death, and held a grand memorial service in the town, and I was there at that time."

"Mrs. Malena is very sad. You know, she is very beautiful, the most beautiful woman in Syracuse. She became a widow and was coveted by many men in the town. The government stopped issuing pensions. She had no income, was hungry but no one helped her."

Nino covered his mouth, his eyes filled with tears, "My poor wife."

Pia continued: "Yes, Mrs. Malena was indeed pitiful at that time. Rumors spread in the town that made her live in pain and hunger every day. Later, Mr. Bernano appeared."

"Mr. Bernano?"

"Yes, Mr. Bernano, an artist, helped Malena, and then the two of them fell in love slowly. Later, when the war approached Sicily, Mr. Bernano took Malena to Palermo, where Mr. Bernano bought a manor for Malena."

Nino's eyes were filled with sadness, and he whispered, "Is she very happy now?"

"Yes, very happy. Mrs. Malena should be the happiest woman in Sicily." Pia said.

Nino lowered his head, and was silent for a while before asking, "Is that Mr. Bernano, the current Governor of Sicily, Renato Bernano?"

"Yes."

Pia said with certainty.

Nino left the town government and walked through the town with his head down. He didn't know how to walk back to the house. He wanted to find her. He didn't know that he was not afraid of Renato Bernano. Comalena is living a very happy life now. She is dead in her heart. Should she disturb her?

He was very sad.

Madam Malena!

lady!

Even the mayor of Syracuse town would call her Mrs. Malena.

Even if I can take her back, can I give her happiness?

He doesn't know.

The next day, Nino woke up from hunger. He felt that he should consider survival first, but touching his empty right arm, he didn't know what kind of job he could find, and just as he was about to go out, there was a knock on the door.

Nino opened the door and was the government staff member I met yesterday. The other party smiled and said, "Mr. Shikodi, you have participated in the war and are considered a hero. We will make arrangements for heroes. Now there is a job here. I don't know if you want to do it."

"What kind of job is it? You know, I can't do a lot of jobs now." Nino asked quickly.

"Warehousekeepers, work day and day off, just need to take care of the goods in the warehouse without losing them." The staff member said.

Nino smiled on his face. This job was so suitable for him. "I don't know which factory it is."

The staff smiled and said, "Sicily Cigarette Factory."

When Nino went to work in the Sicily cigarette factory in the afternoon. Now that the US military has occupied the Tunisian Strait, Jiang Hao's ship naturally started to move again, and the cigarette factory has resumed production.

Now it is no longer smuggling, but a sacred transportation. There is no need to pay taxes or share the money to anyone, and all the profits belong to him.

A few days later, the mayor of Piya visited the Cicili Cigarette Factory and specially inspected the cigarette factory warehouse. After seeing Nino, he gave a warm condolence.

Just as Pia was about to leave, Nino called Pia, "Mr. Mayor, can I say a few words to you alone?"

Everyone looked at Nino in surprise, but Nino only looked at Pia. Pia nodded slowly, "Of course."

Dispel the others, leaving only Nino and Pia in the courtyard. Nino looked at Pia and asked, "I want to ask Mr. Mayor, is it all arranged by the Governor Bernano? Including this job, after all, this factory is also owned by the Governor."

Pia was shocked and silent for a while before saying,

"Yes."

Nino sighed softly, "I know that the Governor now ruled the entire Sicily, and he saved many people. His prestige and power are unmatched in Sicily. No wonder no one dared to tell me the truth on the day I came back."

"I have thought a lot these days. In fact, in Malena's heart, I have long been dead and have not betrayed, so I have no grief and anger in my heart. I also want to thank Mr. Bernano, who protected Malena and did not let her suffer in the war."

"Actually, he can kill me easily. This is really easy for him, right?" Nino asked as he looked at Pia.

Pia didn't speak.

In fact, Nino didn't need the other party to answer anything, and continued: "But he didn't do that, but asked you to tell me everything and let me choose myself."

Speaking of this, Nino was silent for a long time

"I hope Marlena is happy. I think it is better to protect her than to follow me. I don't want to bother her."

After Nino finished speaking, she turned back to the warehouse.

Pia stood there and looked at Nino's back and left for a while.

A month later, Nino found a young widow. The war created countless widows. The young widow and a three-year-old daughter moved into Nino's small building with the girl, and the two lived an ordinary life.

When Jiang Hao heard Pia's report, he was obviously relieved.

In fact, when he made this decision, he was also hesitant. He didn't know how Nino would choose, whether to come to him to make a big fuss or make it known to everyone. He had also thought of using extreme means to solve all the troubles, but in the end he chose this way to face the problem.

He didn't know what Marlena would react after learning that her husband came back alive, but he felt that his choice was right.

Now, Nino has made his own choice.

It is the best result Jiang Hao can imagine.
Chapter completed!