She was sitting in the restaurant with her parents when her phone chimed, and she looked down at the text. She exhaled shakily and then looked at her parents.
“What’s wrong Giada?” Gil asked her seriously.
“Nothing. Mano messaged me to let me know he named Dino to the crew today. He was letting me know he wished it were me.” He’d added some other stuff to the text, but she didn’t embellish. She stretched uncomfortably. “Mom, would it be okay if I met you at the bridal shop? I won’t be late. I think I need a minute.”
“You’re regretting staying?” Lia leaned forward as Gil tugged her back angrily. “What? Why are you mad, Gil?”
“She is not regretting staying. Lia, you need to quit this s**t. She is where she wants to be. You are getting a condo and a house out of this deal and probably a b
