Chapter 89

Layla’s POV

“And,” he continued, picking and raising up his wine glass, “I actually called everyone here today to announce our engagement to you. Layla and I have decided to get married.”

The silence that followed after his words was nearly deafening. There was no reaction whatsoever, just tight lips and eyes watching the both of us. I saw how Elina’s and his mother’s eyes flew over to the ring on my finger, and I looked down instantly.

“Oh my goodness, that is great news!” Graziella breaks the absurd silence, picking up her wine glass. Logan’s mother clapped her hands, too, a broad smile crossing her face as she picked up her wine. Then, the rest of the family followed in, cheering in their own ways, picking up their glasses.

“I am so proud of you, mijo,” his mother said to him.

I noticed that his father remained still, watching the rest of the family jubilate. Then he picked up his glass, and the table went silent.

“Congratulati