The bustling inside the house was palpable even before the car stopped at the entrance. It was the first time Giovanna had seen so many guests at the Hooper Estate.
She suddenly thought of Clara, who passed away without seeing many visitors even on her last day.
Antonio handed the gift to Eric and then nudged Giovanna's arm.
Giovanna was puzzled. "What?"
"Take my arm. Do you want others to speculate about our relationship?" Antonio explained.
Giovanna shrugged, pretending to be indifferent. "I don't care what they say."
Antonio tugged at the corner of his lips in resignation.
"But I do. Honey, please play along," Antonio begged.
Giovanna raised an eyebrow. "Fine, just to satisfy your wish." Her arm obediently slipped into the crook of Antonio's arm.
His eyebrows raised in pride, h
