Reckless Marriage Unyielding Love

Chapter 16

Although Mikayla wasn't exactly in her early dating years, she still could not reject romance. She was taken to a super-large pink hot air balloon. With the help of the staff, she and Carlos climbed into the balloon and slowly rose into the sky.

As everything below looked smaller and smaller, it felt like they were the only ones left in the world. Mikayla felt both flustered and shy being alone with Carlos.

"Because we had little time, I had to let others handle a lot. But planned this... Is it too childish?" Carlos' usually icy face. showed a rare trace of nervousness. This should have happened 20 years ago, but life had its delays.

Mikayla smiled softly. She never expected the cold, distant Carlos to have such a thoughtful side.

"I've never dated before, but I'll give you the best!" Carlos added.

Mikayla nodded, trusting him. But she was surprised that Carlos, so handsome and successful, had never dated before. Suddenly, the memory of their last gentle kiss flooded back to her, bringing a warm blush to her cheeks.

"Don't you believe me?" Carlos asked.

"No. 1 just didn't expect this to be your first time. You're such a catch, Mikayla replied, wondering if she had hit the jackpot. She might not have been very experienced herself, but she did have some past. Carlos looked at Mikayla's pretty pink lips and swallowed hard.

Unaware of the desire in Carlos' gaze, Mikayla asked, "How did you know I like pink?"

calm. "Don't you

Mikayla wondered if she had forgot something. She saw disappointment in Carlos gray

neil off.

mind," Carlos said,

beside Carlos. No one talked, but they seemed oddly harmonious. Mikayla's light fragrance wafted through the air, nearly making Carlos lose his focus. "Hey Carlos, let's set some ground rules, okay?"

she continued, "Look, I didn't expect any of this when I first approached you. I'm not saying we can't be

fall in

you stay with me"

touched her check, his eyes softening. "That

too, Mikayla said. She

you," Carlos promised, his fingers lingering on her soft skin. Despite

come.

in the evening when Mikayla

Chapter 16

flowers," The

them in my room." Mikayla took off her coat, went back

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in the dining room, waiting for Mikayla. When Mikayla came downstairs, Sylvia told the servant to serve dinner. Soon,