Romola Chapter 31 - Fruit is Seed

In which Romola observes a subtle but significant change in Tito’s demeanour, as he wrestles with an impending decision that threatens the harmony of their domestic life and her trust. Amidst the stirrings of political disorder and a poignant visit from Bernardo del Nero, the atmosphere is thick with hopes deferred and unspoken tensions that silently reshape their shared world.