Chapter 39

Juliana had told Penelope that she needn't worry about Mila at all. Her only concern should be keeping Matteo's attention. It seemed her mother really did know best. Her foresight was far sharper than Penelope's own. "I know, I know!" Penelope chirped, her spirits lifting instantly. … Emma's surgery was scheduled for Friday. That morning, Mila arrived at the hospital, having spent the past few days juggling her duties at the office. After finishing her immediate tasks, she used the upcoming celebration dinner as an excuse to visit the hospital. Having managed these events on her own before, organizing this one came naturally and didn't demand her constant attention. This freed her to spend most of her time at Emma's bedside, though she couldn't help worrying that Mila was sacrificing her career to care for her. To put her mind at ease, Mila claimed that Matteo had personally approved her time off. That was exactly what Emma wanted to hear, and she praised Matteo for being so th