Chapter 124: Chapter 124

Giovanni

A sharp, sinking feeling pierced my chest when I watched the slow trail of tears falling down Ellie's face.

I told the driver, John, to pull over so I could focus on her. "Give us some privacy," I ordered. John nodded before stepping away. 

I quickly pulled her to my lap. "What's wrong, my love?" I asked urgently, wiping the tears off her face.

"I...I just..." she choked out.

"Shh...breathe, mia cara. Whatever it is, you can tell me," I crooned, kissing her forehead.

Ellie took a deep, shuddering breath, trying to steady herself. "I... I just feel overwhelmed," she finally admitted.

Disappointment washed over me. "You don't want to marry me," I said gravely.

Ellie looked up at me, her eyes wide with surprise. "No, Giovanni, it's not that," she said. "I want to marry you."

A grin escaped me before I could stop it. "You do?"

She nodded.