Chapter 56

Mila spent the next day at the hotel where the celebration dinner was to be held, busy making preparations. She did not go to the office at all. Mindy came over in the afternoon to help out. When she saw Mila still in her usual clothes, she urged her to hurry and change into a gown. To her surprise, Mila told her that she'd forgotten to get one. If it were anyone else, Mindy would've believed it—but this was Mila. The Mila she knew was capable of handling everything flawlessly, leaving no detail unattended. How could she possibly forget to get a dress for the occasion? Mindy wanted to say something, but Mila just continued giving her instructions calmly without showing even the slightest emotion. Whatever words of comfort Mindy was about to say died in her throat. At five o'clock in the afternoon, the guests began filtering in, though Matteo still hadn't arrived yet. Mila had to receive the guests in his place even as she bustled about nonstop, smiling so much her face felt sti