Hush Hush

As the group dispersed after the fitting and lunch, Evana was intrigued by a cryptic message from Nora, urging her to return to the lunch venue. With a raised eyebrow and curiosity in her eyes, she slipped back into her chair and questioned, "What's up?"

Nora, with a secretive smile, replied, "Wait for a few minutes."

The doorbell jingled, signaling Olivia's entrance. Her surprise at seeing Evana still there was evident, and she directed a quizzical look at Nora, "I thought you said something about a surprise proposal. What's Evana doing here?"

"A surprise proposal?" Evana's heart fluttered momentarily at Olivia's words. Could Lucien have been acting strangely because he was planning to propose? The excitement was short-lived, though, as Nora clarified, "Isabella is the one being proposed to."