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Elena’s father broke the silence first. "Alejandro, I saw how you handled her just now. To be frank, I initially had reservations about this union—things felt far too rushed. But seeing this, my mind is at ease."Without waiting, he poured a glass of wine and drank it down in a single motion.Seeing the gesture, Alejandro mirrored him, lifting his own glass to drain it dry. "Thank you for your grace, and thank you for raising a daughter as exceptional as Elena. Most of all, thank you for trusting us enough to let her marry Adrián."The severe, protective mask finally dropped from Elena’s father's face, replaced by the vulnerable warmth of a parent preparing to give away his child. Refilling his glass, he looked at Alejandro and said, "We’ve pampered Elena endlessly since she was little. If she falls short in any way down the road, I sincerely hope your family will show her patience and understanding."Mr. Alejandro laughed w

"Is that so? Well, it's good that you see it that way, Zoey," Alejandro replied cautiously. The outburst from the previous day still lingered in his mind; he had never imagined the sweet girl he thought he knew could act so vindictively."I know I talked nonsense yesterday. I’ve had a lot of time to reflect on myself since returning to my room. Please tell me you aren't mad at me anymore," Zoey pleaded, pasting on a pitiful look with well-practiced watery eyes."Zoey, Elena is someone Alejandro and I hold in the highest regard. She even saved my life once. If you take the time to know her, you'll see she's a truly wonderful person—just like you," Victoria said gently, softening at the sight of the girl's tears."I understand, Auntie. Don't worry, I'll make sure to get along swimmingly with Elena from now on," Zoey replied brightly, squeezing Victoria's arm tighter."Very well, let's go then. Adrián and Elena have already gone to change,

She walked down the hallway and tapped softly twice on Adrián's door. Receiving no answer, she assumed he had already drifted off to sleep and turned to leave.Suddenly, the door swung open with a sharp click. "What is it?" Adrián asked, standing in the threshold clad only in a white silk bathrobe that gaped slightly at the collar, revealing pale skin and wet strands of dark hair clinging to his forehead.Elena’s breath hitched. She certainly hadn't expected him to answer the door looking like this—the relaxed robe left little to the imagination, and water droplets were still tracking down from his freshly washed hair."I... um, nothing, actually," she stammered, her gaze darting frantically anywhere except his chest as sudden panic made her swallow hard."You just took a shower, didn't you? Why is your hair still soaking wet?" Adrián asked, noticing she was staring intently at the floorboards."Oh... I completely f

Seeing the relaxed smile on his face as he walked ahead of her, Elena felt the last of her tension melt away. Pushing aside the reminder of their contractual arrangement, she decided to simply enjoy the remaining days of their trip.True to his word, Adrián locked away the work for the rest of the vacation.For the next several days, he kept them constantly on the move—surfing against the coastal waves, diving into crystal-clear waters, and exploring local markets. Not a single hour was wasted. They hit every scenic spot imaginable, falling into an easy, synchronized rhythm that made them look every bit like a genuinely devoted young couple.Alas, joyful moments always slip away too quickly. In the blink of an eye, the time came to pack their bags and head back home. Though Elena deeply regretted leaving paradise behind, she knew she had already been gifted more wonderful memories than she ever expected."If you love it here this much, why do

Mortified, she yanked the blanket up, pulling it completely over her head in a futile bid to hide from reality.The moment the thick fabric settled over her face, the rich, clean scent of Adrián’s signature cologne enveloped her senses, making it feel as though he were standing right beside her. Her cheeks flared scarlet."Elena? Are you awake yet? Do you want some breakfast?"A sharp knock rapped against the door, accompanied by Adrián’s voice.Throwing the blanket off, Elena bolted upright and scrambled out of bed. "One second. I'm already up," she called out, frantically slipping her feet into her slippers.When she wrenched the door open, her hair was tousled, and she was still wrapped in her oversized sleep shirt.Seeing her disheveled state, Adrián couldn't help bursting into laughter."What? Is there something funny?" she mumbled defensively, self-consciously patting down her messy strands with