Chapter 54

Emma's question caught Mila off guard and left her mortified. She didn't even dare to look at Matteo, afraid that he might overthink it, or worse, expose her lie. Thankfully, Matteo was a good actor. After a brief moment of silence, he said calmly, "We haven't thought that far yet." Mila's chest tightened. Had he truly not thought that far, or had he simply never thought of marrying her? For a moment, she almost dropped her act. He looked up at her. "It'll depend on what kind of wedding Mila wants." When Emma looked over at her curiously, Mila quickly averted her eyes and mumbled vaguely, "A traditional one. Feels more ceremonial." "I think so too," Emma replied dreamily. "We'll need a proper engagement party before the actual event, and all the bells and whistles. That'll show others that you're properly valued." Matteo continued chatting with Emma, but Mila's thoughts drifted away. Thankfully, Matteo did not stay long. When he finally said that he was leaving, she breathed