A Familiar Stranger

"Let me help you up, okay?"

As she spoke, Aria reached out to help Rome to his feet, her voice gentle and full of concern.

But Rome just swatted her hand away and stood up by himself, not even sparing her a glance.

It was only the first day of their engagement, and Rome had already humiliated her in front of everyone. Aria's cheeks burned with shame, her heart sinking.

Her relatives from the Dalto