Chapter 264

Each moment passed, and she proved that my perception of her wasn't wrong.

Mia on her lap had her attention on Matteo, whose eyes darted from the floor to the walls, looking shy and trying not to be awkward to the woman who had swept him off his feet in a hug the moment she walked in.

Correct that I had felt sorry for Nico at first, but after staying with her and being smothered by her sweetness, I was mad at him again. This woman needed to be protected at all costs.

"He's a quiet one," she whispered, staring directly at Matteo, who, although hearing her, pretended he didn't.

I laugh, "Doesn't give a doubt on who his father is, right? Nico is the worst."

She squeezed my palms warmly, directing my attention on Matteo, who walked to the edge of the room and picked up his bat and ball, and began to make his way to the exit door.

"No pools," I yelled after him, noticing Mia jumping down Maya's body and following her brother outside.

"I had a clue he'll