INICIAR SESIÓNChapter 121
Alex's pov
"You are going to make me emotional," she murmured.
"That was not the plan."
"Then your plan needs work."
"I will inform my staff."
She laughed properly at that, and the sound brought a smile to my face. I lifted her hand and kissed the back of it before guiding her towards the entrance. I could have spent the entire morning watching her react to every flower, every light, and every small detail
Chapter 123Alex's povI leaned towards her. "What is that?""My favourite thing is not a particular meal."I waited, watching her face.She picked up her glass, took a small sip, and then continued. "It is effort. I like it when someone puts thought into something for me. It does not have to be expensive, and it does not have to be perfect. I just want to know that the person cared enough to try, that they paid attention, that they wanted to make me happy instead of simply doing whatever was easiest. I think that matters more to me than anything else."Her words struck me with unexpected force. I thought of all the times I had tried to show Vanessa that I loved her through gifts, acts of service, and quiet gestures that I had assumed would eventually mean something to her. I had cooked for her, supported her ambitions, and tried to give her a comfortable life without constantly reminding her of what I could
Chapter 122Alex's pov"You did all this because you did not know my favourite food?""Exactly.""Alex, you could have just asked me.""And ruin the surprise?"She gave me a helpless laugh. "You could have prepared two or three dishes. Nobody expects you to cook everything in the world just because you do not know what I like.""I never said I was sensible.""That much is becoming very clear."I moved towards the chair at the head of the table and pulled it out for her. "Please, beautiful. Take your seat before you decide I have lost my mind completely."She laughed again, then accepted my hand and sat down. I pushed her chair in gently, making sure she was comfortable before taking the seat beside her rather than sitting at the opposite end of the long table. I wanted to be close enough to speak to her without raising my voice, close enough to see her expressions and enjoy the li
Chapter 121Alex's pov"You are going to make me emotional," she murmured."That was not the plan.""Then your plan needs work.""I will inform my staff."She laughed properly at that, and the sound brought a smile to my face. I lifted her hand and kissed the back of it before guiding her towards the entrance. I could have spent the entire morning watching her react to every flower, every light, and every small detail I had arranged, but I wanted her to see the dining area as well. The meal was waiting, and I had a feeling that the table would produce another reaction I would enjoy far too much.The glass doors opened as we approached, revealing an elegant interior filled with warm light and carefully chosen furnishings. The main residence had been designed with an open layout that allowed the garden to remain visible from almost every room. Tall glass panels separated the dining area from the courtya
Chapter 120Alex's pov"What do you think?" I asked.She turned towards me, still holding my hand. "I think you have been hiding an entire world from everyone.""Not everyone."Her expression softened. "Just me?""Especially you."She laughed under her breath and shook her head. "You really know how to make a woman feel special."I stepped closer, lowering my voice. "I am not trying to make you feel special, Serena. I am trying to show you that you are."For a brief moment, the playful expression left her face. She looked at me with a tenderness that made my heart ache, and I wondered whether she could see how much those words meant to me as well. Then she lowered her gaze, smiling shyly, and I decided not to push the moment any further. Instead, I offered her my arm."Come on, beautiful. I have something else to show you."She slipped her arm through mine, and together we
Chapter 119Alex's povThe question was quiet, almost hesitant, and it made me realise that the answer mattered more than I had initially expected. I could have offered her a playful response, something designed to make her laugh and hide the vulnerability beneath her question, but I had promised myself that I would not treat this day as another game. Serena deserved honesty, even if I could not yet tell her everything I felt."Because you are not just anybody to me," I said. "You never have been." I couldn’t stop myself from saying it, I wanted to drop hints here and there, so that when I finally propose to her, the woman of my dreams, she wouldn’t be feeling like I ambushed her feelings.Her lips parted slightly, but no words came out. I watched her cheeks turn pink, and for once, I was grateful that the soft lighting made it difficult to see exactly how affected she was. I raised her hand and kissed her fin
Chapter 118Alex's pov"Where exactly are you taking me?"I smiled. "Somewhere quiet.""That is not an answer.""It is the only one you are getting for now."She narrowed her eyes. "You do realise that I have every right to be suspicious of you.""Of course. Suspicion is a very healthy habit.""Especially when dealing with men who arrive at crossroads with entire convoys."I laughed. "I will make a note of that."She settled back into her seat, but I could tell she was becoming more curious with every turn. The route seemed to lead away from everything familiar, and the farther we travelled, the more the landscape began to feel untouched. There were no shops or houses, no busy intersections, and no crowds gathering along the roadside. Instead, the trees grew thicker, the air seemed cooler, and the road wound through a stretch of land that looked as though it had been deliberately







