Massimo spared a glance at Elena before striding up to the front door. Elena shot her mother a sympathetic smile. To her relief, Sloane followed as Elena approached the door.
"I'll be in my office if you need me," Massimo stated simply. Without another word, he walked off.
It was just Elena and her mother now.
Elena couldn't help but notice how tense her mother seemed. Maybe she wasn't a fan of how opulent the estate was? It certainly unnerved Elena when she first had visited.
"Why don't we have a walk in the green house?" Elena suggested.
"That's fine by me," Sloane said softly.
Elena had hoped the beautiful flowers and shrubs would help lift the awkward tension. It was hard to be uneasy around such gorgeous scenery.
But still, Sloane managed to remain less than upbeat. Sure, she s
