CHAPTER 216
KATYA POV
The dining room felt too large for just the two of us.
Sunlight poured in through the tall windows, softer than the morning light, warmer—afternoon settling in like it had all the time in the world.
The long table was set neatly, silverware aligned, plates already served. Lunch. Normal. Ordinary.
Nothing about what sat in my chest felt ordinary.
Nonna sat across from me, calm as ever, lifting her spoon as if she hadn't just turned my entire world upside down a few hours ago. She didn't look at me too much. Didn't study my face. Didn't ask.
And I was grateful for that.
Because her offer was still ringing in my head, loud enough to drown out everything else.
I would love to adopt you as a real family.
I stared at my plate, nudging a piece of food around without actually eating anything. My appetite had disappeared somewhere between shock and disbelief.
Well it wasn't even there to begin with.
Adopt me.
