When Raphael got engaged and then married, he would probably leave me alone, and then peace would settle within our family. I wouldn't have to worry about keeping our secret from my mother and Bennett anymore. Even though this news was supposed to be for the better, I couldn't stop the bitter and uncomfortable feeling that came over me at the thought of Raphael getting engaged.
Bennett continued talking about the arrangement that he had made with Rossabella's father and how he pictured their upcoming meeting and also the engagement ceremony. It was clear that Bennett was ready to make a big thing out of his only son's engagement and marriage, and I guess that only made sense. My mother laughed along, and I could tell that she was looking forward to another celebration that would add anoth
