Slowly, she turned back to Emily, then back to Adrian, her brain struggling to catch up.
Then, still staring at her brother, she mouthed the words, How did you pull this off?
Adrian’s expression remained composed, but his blue eyes darkened slightly, as if in silent response.
Lila’s jaw nearly dropped.
Emily, oblivious to the silent exchange, shifted slightly. “Lila?”
Lila snapped out of it, looking at Emily again, still reeling.
“You’re—you’re what?” she stammered.
Emily swallowed. “We’re getting married.”
Lila blinked rapidly, then exhaled sharply. “Are you guys insane?”
She turned to Adrian, pointing a finger at him. “You—explain. Now.”
Adrian didn’t even flinch. “We’ve made our decision.”
Lila let out a frustrated groan, throwing her hands in the air. “That is not an explana
