Chapter 6

Nina’s POV

There is a sound of a spoon drop on the table as Gene looks at my mom, completely stunned.

Surprisingly though, Gene has been handling it so well that he didn’t speak his own thoughts like he normally does.

“I was opposed to it at first of course because I don’t want to bother Luca.” Has my mother ever thought that this is actually the least of the problems?

Sometimes I’m envious of my mom’s ditzy nature.

“Does he mind at all?”

“Of course not, Elina said he would like to see you again soon.”

I sure doubt Elina even knows her own son.

“Besides, you will be staying there until the wedding. We tried inviting Luca but for some strange reason, he doesn’t have time to attend.”

Oh for the love of God. My mom can be oblivious to situations like this. My stepbrother (can I call him that?) is probably being forced to do his mom’s bidding. Otherwise, he could flatly say no and we can all just live alone in peace, thank you very m