Elena’s POV

Mrs. Yu barely finished assigning the rooms before she turned to Damien and Stella with a pleasant smile that carried more judgment than warmth. “Since you two are engaged, you’ll share the east bedroom.”

Stella lowered her lashes with that soft, shy posture she used whenever she wanted pity. She clung to Damien’s sleeve and whispered just loud enough for everyone to hear, “Isn’t that inappropriate…? We aren’t married yet.”

Mrs. Yu stared at her for half a ...