Elliot had thought that Avery insisted that he profess his love to her in Italian because she understood the language.
"What's the point if you don't understand what I said?" he said sheepishly.
"Of course, there's a point. I can tell how sincere you are from your tone and your eyes. Besides, Italian sounds elegant. It sounds even better when you say it. It's pleasant to hear even if I don't understand what you are saying."
Avery had given him her full attention, and his embarrassment dissolved when he realized that.
"Mom, do you want to know what he said?" Hayden asked.
She was stunned for a moment, before asking in surprise. "Do you know what he said? I thought you said you don't understand Italian?"
"I don't, but my phone has a translation function and I recorded him as he spoke." Hayden clicked on the application and instantly translated what Elliot said into their language.
"Avery, I'm glad that I met you. I look forward to every day that I get to spend with you. I love you very, very much."
Avery was still slightly stunned. "That's it? He said a lot of words just now."
Elliot blushed. "It's much shorter in our language."
"That's enough. As long as you said you love me," said Avery, reassuring him.
Hayden turned away to look at the scenery as he had had enough of his parents' public display of emotions.
At noon, Avery glanced through all the photos she had taken, selected a few that she liked, and posted them on social media with the caption [Wonderful sun, fragrant tea, and delicious desserts.]
There were photos of the tea, the desserts, and Elliot and Hayden.
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