Chapter 89

MARK

The evening was just perfect—almost. I was in the comfort of the romantic setting of our home, sitting some steps away from her, and basking in the joy she fed my soul by just being present.

Despite this, chaos ravaged me. The visitor. Our visitor, because Giulia was going to find out sooner or later. Pardon me, sooner than later. I still couldn't wrap my head around the events that led me to that point.

For fuck sake, I wasn't even going that fast. On numerous occasions, I'd gotten a speeding ticket from cops. And, I won't lie, it helped me regulate my speed. How was I so careless?

"Mark?"

I raised a brow at Giulia, then blinked. "Yes, baby? Are you enjoying the food?"

"The food is just perfect." She flashed me a smile over the rim of her glass. "But I am forced to wonder if there is another surprise you have in store for me."

"Why do you say that?"

She looked down, blushing to herself. "You have been kind of silent since we started dining. Like you're hiding something. What is