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?”

feel the weight of everyone’s eyes on us, the atmosphere thick with anticipation and the faint aroma of roses from the

be a good idea.” His voice had that calm, chilling certainty that I had come

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

to his lips, 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

would certainly put any lingering

around my throat. The patio, despite its open air and fresh ocean breeze, almost seemed to close in on

about his resolve. “One month. Organize an engagement party.

“This isn’t about proving anything. Dad. Our relationship is

you’ve been with Ella, I’ve been more supportive of your ventures, haven’t I? Increased investments, more leeway in your projects. If this relationship isn’t what it seems, it’s only fair that I

laughter echoed in the tense silence. “Dad has a point, Logan. If everything is

dark look, his voice icy. “You’ve always had a knack for drama,

“Just looking

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 for several long moments, before Leonard clapped Logan on the shoulder and

between the two of us, “do

us both a maniacal look before disappearing into the crowd. I let out a deep sigh and turned to face

instead of saying anything, Logan suddenly

sounds of a saxophone began to envelop the space, matching the mood of the afternoon. The sounds of the party intermixed with the sounds of the ocean made for an almost hectic, yet surprisingly calming,

music, Logan’s gaze remained fixed on mine, a storm of emotions