Chapter 117

• Carmen's gentle demeanor put Gabriella on edge, but she maintained her composure.
• "What do you want to talk about?" Gabriella asked, her tone measured.
• Carmen took a deep breath, glancing at the child in her arms before looking back at Gabriella. "I know I might have gotten things a little bit tense yesterday between us and I wanted to clear the air," she began. "I don't want any animosity, especially with a child involved. Enzo had not exactly told me much about you, so you need to understand that I am shocked to see you at the door claiming to be his fiancée."