His Nanny Mate By Eve Above Story

Chapter 339 A Dance With Darkness

Ella

Leonard’s surprise was palpable. His usually stoic face now registered a mix of confusion and, was that disbelief?

The bustling restaurant patio, filled with the scent of seafood and the ocean air, seemed to fade into the background. All that remained in focus was the tense standoff that had unwittingly begun our corner, all thanks to Harry.

“Your parents don’t know?” Leonard’s voice was barely above a whisper, but in the quiet space that had formed around us, it felt like a shout.

The distant hum of violins, the sound of the ocean lapping against the barrier, and the clinking of glasses felt intrusive as I searched for words.

“It’s not quite like that,” I began hesitantly, wording my lies carefully. “It’s just… It’s been a whirlwind, and we haven’t had the right moment to…” I trailed off, desperately hoping Logan would step in.

Leonard’s piercing eyes locked onto mine. “Are you ashamed? Ashamed of Logan? Or perhaps it’s our family you find unworthy?”

Before I could reply, Logan jumped in, his voice laced with both irritation and urgency. “Dad, of course she isn’t. Harry is just trying to stir things up. Ella’s parents know about us. Isn’t that right, Ella?” His eyes, imploring and tense, sought mine.

Attempting to muster up a semblance of confidence, I nodded, hoping that my words would align with his. “Yes, they know. We just… haven’t gone into all the details yet.”

Harry, leaning casually against the intricately carved mahogany bar, smirked. The twinkling fairy lights decorating the venue cast playful shadows on his face, making him appear even more devious.

“Details?” he asked. “Like being engaged? Such a small detail indeed. I’m sure if they’re as aware as you claim, they’d love to come over for an engagement party. Wouldn’t you say?”

the lavish flower arrangements adorning each table. The situation was spiraling, and it felt like we were dancing on

“Actually, that might be a good idea.” His

around mine. “Dad, there’s no need for that. This isn’t about public

his green eyes glittering with mischief. “You always did like to keep things private, Logan. But family is family. Surely there’s no harm in sharing the good news with both our families in a more…

lingering doubts to rest. If there’s nothing to

hard, the intricate lace of my dress suddenly feeling too tight around my throat. The patio, despite its open air and fresh ocean breeze, almost seemed to close in on me. “An engagement party is… significant. We wanted

month. Organize an engagement party. Invite both families. If your relationship is as real as

isn’t about proving anything. Dad. Our relationship is our

scent of his musky cologne briefly overwhelming the floral undertones in the air. “Since you’ve been with Ella, I’ve been more supportive of your ventures, haven’t I? Increased investments, more leeway

a point, Logan. If everything is above board, why not

look, his voice icy. “You’ve always had a knack for drama, Harry. Why don’t

Harry’s smirk only grew. “Just looking out for the

Logan asked, narrowing his

again, I found myself shocked by the fact that Leonard did absolutely nothing to quell the fires of his sons’ arguing. In fact, he said nothing. There was a palpable silence

the two of us, “do consider it. I’ll

him, shooting us both a maniacal look before disappearing into

of saying anything, Logan suddenly whisked me away to the dance

around me blurred as the velvety sounds of a saxophone began to envelop the space, matching the mood of the afternoon. The sounds of the

fixed on mine, a storm of emotions swirling in his clear blue