Chapter 137. Meeting Lucas Donnelly

Mariella came out of her room to look for the ice cream her Papà had promised her.

“You remembered, Papà!” she exclaimed, serving three scoops in three different bowls and handing them their share.

They sat down to share it together. Mariella’s antics brought a smile to Matteo’s lips and, for a moment, he forgot his worries.

“I’m sorry I couldn’t help you with the cleaning.”

“That’s okay, Matteo. I understand. Dinner is ready. Do you want it now?”

“No. I want to freshen up first.”

After dinner, they sat down to watch a movie of Mariella’s choice. It was a heart-touching story of a little girl and her pet dog.

“Papà, can I have a pet dog too? I feel so lonely!” pleaded Mariella and Matteo looked at Amelia for her permission. Could they afford to keep a pet now?

“Let’s settle you down in a good school first, Marie,” said Amelia.

It was night, and they tucked Mariella into her bed and returned to their room. The place held a lot of