Chapter 35

• ELEANOR
• I felt a sudden poke on both sides of my waist, and I jumped, startled. I whipped around, only to find Enzo standing behind me, a playful smirk on his face. I wasn’t expecting him to follow me into the kitchen. I had hoped for space, to be alone for a bit, to figure out what was going on inside my head. But he was persistent, always trying to keep the moment going.
• I didn’t turn to look at him. I just stood there, facing the counter, hoping he would get the hint and leave me alone.