The air instantly froze.

I was completely stunned.

Francesca was Nicholas' mother? My mother-in-law?

Francesca completely ignored the other two people in the room. She put the food container on the cabinet, tucked my pillows, and said gently, "Mindy, are you hungry? The housekeeper just made these dishes. Sorry for the delay."

I was overwhelmed by her kindness and didn’t know what to say.

Francesca shot a piercing look at ...