Chapter 84

AMELIA “You look amazing!” I say, once Emily lets me out of her bear hug. “How was Italy?” “It was gorgeous—totally bellissima! The weather, the history, the food …” “The husband?” She giggles and blushes slightly, which is a new and fun look for Emily. She’s always come across as a confident and experienced woman of the world, and it’s so sweet to see that talking about Tucker makes her behave like a teenager. “Yeah, the husband part was pretty good too. I’m just so … So happy! I knew I wanted to marry him, I knew I loved him, but I didn’t expect it all to feel so damn different, you know? The way I feel when he looks at me, the way he looks at me. The simple stuff—the little gestures and the way he holds my hand. Him introducing me as his wife, sharing my life with him. It’s all pretty mind-blowing to be honest.” She leans back against my kitchen counter, positively glowing with her new tan and her joy. “Aw,” I say, uncorking the bottle of wine she brought with her. “That is so gre