Chapter 0553

Nina

Enzo and I climbed into our rental car and began making our way toward the restaurant. As Enzo drove, his eyes were on the road, but it seemed as though his attention was somewhere else entirely. The team, perhaps.

"So," I began, wanting to fill the silence, "Mila seems... interesting."

He chuckled. "Yeah, that she is. She's very serious about her job, though. I can respect that."

"Was she this friendly with you last time you visited?" I blurted out.

Enzo paused, then shrugged. "About the same, I guess. Why do you ask?"

"Oh, no reason," I said, trying to keep my voice nonchalant. "She just seemed invested in our relationship. I figured maybe you talked to her about us last time."

Enzo laughed. "I did a little. It's funny, she actually mentioned my wedding ring within the first five minutes of our meeting last time I visited."

make sure to

took my hand, pulling me closer and pressing my fingers to his lips. His hand was warm and comforting, something that I needed after

seed of worry had sprouted. Mila had looked at Enzo a certain way, a way that irked me. I didn't mention it to Enzo. It felt petty,

into a pleasant lull, both lost in our thoughts as the car weaved

is so different," I finally

is so fast-paced, it's

to it? You know, for the

time will tell, but I'm willing to give it a shot." "That's good to hear," I said, squeezing his hand. "It's going to be an adventure for both of

yet." "I'm eager to see if the food lives up

are they like?" I asked,

bunch of characters, to say the least. They all have promise, though. They're one of the reasons I was willing to take this

can tell that you've made quite the impression on them already," I mused. "They

squeezing my hand again. "But I think you'll make just as big of an impression tonight. They're eager to

as he guided the car into a busy parking

me softly, and for a brief moment, I forgot all about Mila and the city and the changes ahead. It

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