q“How should I address you then?” Donald turned to ask Francesca casually.

“I...” the latter was at a loss for words.

Danrique introduced her right away, “You can address her as Ms. Cece. After she fully recovers, I'll start preparing for our wedding. I'll notify everyone again after the date is set.”

Francesca was thunderstruck. What? Am I hearing things? Did he just mention about our wedding? Even though we'd known each other during our teenage days, we'd not met each other for ages! Now that we've only reunited for barely a few days, he's already thinking of marrying me? My goodness! Has he gone nuts?

Donald smiled jubilantly. “What great news! Congratulations!”

Next, he turned toward Eva. “Eva, congratulate Mr. Lindberg now!”

“Ah!” The latter was momentarily stunned before she finally forced a tight-lipped smile. “Mr. Lindberg, congratulations!”

“Thank you! Let's dig in,” Danrique replied indifferently.

Shortly after, the few of them chatted jovially while enjoying their meals. Donald asked Francesca affably, “Ms. Cece, you're from Zarain, aren't you?”

“Ah! Yes,” Francesca, who was cutting the steak, replied courteously.

not help feeling awkward and could barely wait for

parents do?” Donald asked

heed to his question, Francesca

moment, she stood up and

made a gesture, Norah moved forward to help Francesca up toward the

of clinking glasses with Danrique. However, she somehow accidentally splashed the glass of red wine onto herself. Startled,

reprimanded, “What's the matter with

yourself up

next moment, Sean assigned a maid

catch up with Francesca, who was going up the stairs, and

all right,” Francesca

Can I get myself cleaned up in your room?” Eva asked eagerly, putting on her brightest smile. Evidently, she was trying

Why do you have to

crimson, Eva could not utter any

get someone to take you to the guest room then.” Norah

a smile, Eva thanked her

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