Chapter 046

Mirabella's Pov

It's been three days since I've seen Matteo. After he left me at our house, I hadn't seen him ever since until now when he's seated at the head of the table, munching on his lunch without as much sparing me a glance.

I carefully chew on my food, glaring at him through my peripheral vision.

"Sorella, do you feel better now?" Julia questions and Matteo's head immediately whips to my corner, his eyes demanding an explanation.

"I'm alright Julia. Thank you for asking." I shoot her a smile.

Am I fine?

I'm extremely tired, my body feels so sore and I can barely keep any food down.

Matteo drops his spoon. "Am I missing something? Are you sick?"

Silence.

I shake my head at Julia and mother, signaling them not to provide Matteo the answers he seeks.

"I'm talking to you, Mirabella! Are you sick?!"

Silence.

He leans back with a scoff. "Is she sick? Mamá? Julia?" His eyes move rapidly in frustration. "Why won't anyone speak to me?!"

Silence.

Laughter bubbles out of him as he slide