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Chapter 82
DANTE'S POV
I sat at my desk, staring at my computer screen as I tried to focus on the reports in front of me. But my mind kept wandering back to Olivia and our plan to tell our parents about our relationship.
I had been thinking about this moment for days, wondering how our parents would react. Would they be surprised? Upset? Or would they be happy for us?
I glanced at my watch, knowing that Olivia was working at the Barnes Bar today. I hoped she was doing okay, and that she was thinking about me too.
Just then, my phone buzzed with a text from Olivia. "Hey, are you ready to do this?" she asked.
I smiled, feeling a sense of excitement. "Yeah, I'm ready," I
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