Chapter 297

Evelina

Mom sat on the edge of my bed. "So, when am I going to see Alaric again?"

I took another sip of coffee. "I invited him for dinner on Sunday."

Her face lit up. "Wonderful! I'll make my special lasagna."

"Mom, you don't have to go all out—"

"Nonsense! It's not every day my daughter brings home a man for dinner, especially one who's clearly smitten with her."

I nearly choked on my coffee. "Sm