Chapter 41

After seven years under the same roof, they had developed an unspoken rhythm. Catching the opening Mila had given him, Matteo turned to Emma and said calmly, "I just got back from a business trip. I came here straight away, before I even had the chance to tell her." "Oh, I see! Then, you should head home and get some rest. Business trips are exhausting. Every time Mila comes back from one, she looks completely worn out." "She does work hard." The words scraped against Mila's ears, sounding false and strangely out of place. Still, she had to admit that Matteo was a hell of an actor. With looks like his, it was almost a waste that he hadn't pursued a career on screen. At Emma's insistence, Matteo didn't linger long. As he rose to leave, Mila privately assumed he was in a hurry to visit his actual future mother-in-law. "Mila, walk him out," Emma instructed. "There's no need for that. It's not like he doesn't know the way," Mila muttered, her reluctance was obvious. Emma shot her