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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