the bed, greeted her with a grin. "Well, look who's finall

barely let me sleep, and now you're dragging me out to

come on! You had a whole night to relax in that fancy h

y sleep wasn't exactly the best, but whatever, let's get this shopping

lla's direction. "We'll shop for clothes, food, and maybe even hit up a game or two

it's been oddly peaceful around here lately. It

too. I mean, I'm not exactly deep into what your family's up to, but from what I c

ebrow, intrigued.

o all that serious stuff today. I've missed you! Let's spend the day enjoying ourselves,

ad, huh? You make it sound like I'm just some errand girl. Yo

alright, you got me. But today, I'm just your partner-

hould, yo

stunning as always. If I were a man, I would've married

to a more serious tone. "I don't think

or years, Isabella. You're tough, sure, but you're also kind. You've got a heart of

flection in it. "I'm already loved by you, my f

l. You deserve to experience being loved by a man, being cherished, and treated like t

a. You know that," Isabella responded with a slight

d. "Girl, you've got some serious at

pologetic. "Strong women don't have attitude

ight, but being so tough... do you really t

n. I finance myself, I keep myself focused. I don't need someone else to

, if you ever fall in love, you'd be a total lover girl. Th

Gina's words before brushing them off wi

voice dripping with playful mischief. The mere mention of those intimate moments sent a surge

lingering warmth as she shook off the thoughts. With a determined smile, she reached out, pulling Gina up fr

teasing as she followed Isabella out of the r

naling the presence of her family and the Antonio family in the living room. The room was bathed in warm light, the elegant

ing a note of formality. Her father, sitting comfortably in a plush armcha

again?" h

ponded, nodding in ackno

gaze before speaking again. "Dad, Gina and I are headin

the unspoken message behind her words. "Of course, go ahead

l smile tugging at her lip

t door. The cool metal of the door handle was a stark contrast to the warmth of the living r

ning light. Gina couldn't help but let out an appreciative whistle as they approached the vehicle

nger seat, her fingers trailing over the smooth leather interior. Isabella joined her in the

lining the driveway gave way to the open road ahead. Isabella's grip on the steeri

asked, her voice filled with excit

that, she pressed down on the accelerator, the car smoothly picking up speed as they