Chapter 0605

I paused for a moment, unsure of how much to tell her. But a quick glance with Enzo made me think that,

although it would be best to tell them the truth eventually, maybe right now wasn't the most ideal time. I was tired of talking about it, and I was even more tired of worrying my parents.

"She just gave me some potions and talismans to keep me and the baby safe, just in case," I said vaguely, not wanting to raise any red flags.

For a moment, it seemed as though my parents wouldn't believe me. But then, relief washed over their faces, and my father let out a deep sigh.

"Thank the moon," he said quietly. "We were so worried."

My mother turned to Enzo, her expression softening. "Thank you for taking care of our daughter," she said sincerely.

always

emotion. "Well, in that case, how about we celebrate?" he

at Enzo, who met my gaze with a nod of approval. I smiled at my

his girlfriend," she said, rolling her eyes teasingly. "I

with a laugh. "They might end

mother gasped and smacked Enzo's arm, but there was no real heat in it. We all took a moment to laugh, and it was that moment in particular that made me relax. I needed times like this, family dinners, friendly

too dark and gloomy for that. It was easy to forget just

she said. "Let's have a family

already discussing the menu and preparations for the night, and I could hear their voices bickering all the way down the hall. Enzo laughed to himself,

nothing," he said with a shrug. "It's

them?" I asked. "I kinda figured they'd wind up together. I'm glad

Enzo and I fell quiet, just listening to my parents' fading voices. Then, out of nowhere, Enzo turned toward me and shot me a look that made his brown eyes seem as though they were holding the weight of

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