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 remember anything?" he asked, looking at

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

neil off.

said, brushing

fragrance wafted through the air, nearly making Carlos lose his focus. "Hey Carlos, let's set some ground rules, okay?"

no response, she continued, "Look, I didn't expect any of this when I first approached you. I'm not saying we can't be intimate after marriage, but can we just let things happen naturally?" "Don't worry,

added, "If you ever fall in love with

you stay with me"

check, his eyes softening. "That

other women while we're together? I'll be faithful too, Mikayla said.

her soft skin. Despite the comfort of his words,

come.

evening when Mikayla returned to the

Chapter 16

The servant

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

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Jorge and Sylvia were sitting in the dining room, waiting for Mikayla. When Mikayla came downstairs, Sylvia told the servant to serve dinner. Soon, the servant brought out the meal, and the whole family

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