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.
meantime, she could not help feeling awkward and could barely wait for the
do your parents do?” Donald
no heed to his question, Francesca told Danrique, “I'm done.
she stood up and was about
made a gesture, Norah moved forward to help
However, she somehow accidentally splashed the glass of red wine onto herself.
reprimanded, “What's the matter with
yourself up then,” Danrique
a maid
quickened her pace to catch up with Francesca, who was going up the stairs, and apologized in Ustranasion,
all right,” Francesca replied
your room?” Eva asked eagerly, putting on her brightest smile. Evidently, she was
to go to my room?” Francesca cut
Eva could
I'll get someone to take you to the guest room then.” Norah tried
latter with a smile, Eva
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