Chapter 0551

Nina

"Nice to meet you," Mila said, extending her well-manicured hand.

Putting on a smile, I reached out and took it. Her grip was light-almost too light-and her fingers felt dainty and fragile as she shook my hand.

"Nice to meet you too, Mila," I said, making a mental note of her almost flimsy handshake.

"So, you're Enzo's special lady," she said, her eyes flicking toward Enzo for just a moment. "He talked about you so much the last time he was here."

"That's nice to hear," I replied, watching her eyes as they seemed to trace Enzo's form.

At that moment, Tim broke into our little circle. "Enzo, the team is ready. Would you like to get your gear on?"

"Absolutely, Tim. I'll head to the locker room right now," Enzo responded enthusiastically. He leaned over and planted a kiss on my cheek. "You good here?"

a book to keep me company, so take

a way that said he knew something was off but wouldn't press. Well, if you need anything, don't hesitate to ask

seemed to have locked her gaze on Enzo as

athlete,"

I corrected her, holding my hand up to show off the two rings

be, given how toned he is," she added, finally looking

hard," I said,

replied. There was a suggestive

the subject, trying to steer the conversation

I've been with the team for about three years," she said,

must be good at what you do,

like to think so. But it's more than just treating sports injuries; it's about keeping the team in top condition. Like your Enzo, for example. A man like that needs to be taken care of," she

put on a tense smile. "Of course. Athletes do need to take special

was about to say something else, but just then, Tim poked his head back through the door." Mila, I'd like

said, disengaging from our conversation with a fluid ease that made me wonder how often she found herself in such awkward interactions. "It was nice meeting you, Nina. Maybe

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