Alone with you

Arriving at the hotel, Axel led Gwyneth along the corridor towards the room he had booked.

"Ugh... My legs hurt so much," Gwyneth said, slowing her pace and bending down to hold her knees.

"Let me carry you," Axel said, lifting Gwyneth and continuing to walk.

Gwyneth embraced Axel's neck, gazing deeply at him, her heart saying, 'I can't deny it, he is a gentle and handsome man. The perfect definition, so I think I don't need to think about Dominic anymore. And to keep my life safe and avoid trouble, I really have to marry him soon. And if one day I meet Dominic, he won't be able to be mad at me because he won't recognize me. I have to ask him to marry me soon so I can stay safe; I refuse to live with that fake stepfamily of Gwyneth's!'

Axel furrowed his brow, smiling, realizing that Gwyneth was staring at him seriously.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" he asked.

"You're handsome," Gwyneth whispered, then caressed Axel's right jaw. "I should be in love with you," she continued.

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