Reckless Marriage Unyielding Love

Breakfast was both refined and hearty. Mikayla, who was generally not very fussy about her food, did have some dietary preferences, avoiding certain items. Fortunately, it seemed that Carlos had forewarned Dexter about her preferences, as the meal prepared by Dexter was quite to her liking. Whether it was the pangs of hunger influencing her or not, Mikayla found herself eating more than usual.

"Mika, are you finished?" Carlos inquired after she set down her utensils and he himself had wiped his mouth.

"Yeah," Mikayla replied.

"Take a little break for now. We'll head over to the Ludwig mansion later," Carlos suggested.

"We're going to the Ludwig mansion?" Mikayla asked, a hint of surprise in her voice.

"Yes. According to our family's traditions, we need to go there, formally greet them as newlyweds, and stay for one night," Carlos clarified.

"Okay," Mikayla accepted, though internally she acknowledged that meeting the Ludwig family was straightforward enough, but staying overnight was more significant. At the Ludwig mansion, unlike here, she couldn't sleep in a separate room from Carlos. This arrangement could stir up all kinds of speculation. Nevertheless, Mikayla decided not to worry too much; circumstances would unfold as they should, and sharing a room was an eventuality they would face sooner or later.

After their meal, Carlos pointed out to her the built-in wardrobe in the room where she had slept. It was stocked with clothing, shoes, hats, and even accessories, all brand new and carefully selected limited editions for the season, perfectly suited to her taste. This meant Mikayla had no reason to agree to Juliet's recent invitation to go shopping for the new spring collection. Just as she recalled this, Juliet called. "Julie..." Mikayla answered, instinctively moving the phone away from her ear.

"Mikayla, I'm guessing you're up. Hehehe..." Juliet's voice boomed through the phone.

"What's up?" Mikayla queried, her curiosity piqued as she browsed through the wardrobe for something to wear.

Is Carlos skilled in

the room. "Juliet, are you feeling lonely that you're behaving like a horny teenager?"

those guys in porn movies? Are you walking funny today?" Juliet continued,

pressed her hand to her forehead. "Hate to break it to you, but whatever you're thinking did not

your husband not up to the mark?" Juliet sounded genuinely puzzled, her perception of men shaped by the unrealistic portrayals

happened between us

I'm hanging up now

that ended just above her knees and a matching high-waisted coat. She added a slender platinum necklace, complementing her exposed neckline,

air, Together, they exited the mansion Carlos taking Mikayla's hand in his. The walkway, adorned with crystal columns and frames the previous evening, was now clear Mikayla admired the mansion set against a backdrop of lush green lawns, that were both close to nature and undeniably aristocratic. As they approached the gate, she wondered

she was familiar with from previous visits-once with Carlos

ever the gentleman, exited the vehicle first and then courteously opened the door for Mikayla, taking her hand

they approached

mansion, they were greeted

the housekeepers called out in unison as Mikayla and Carlos neared. The staff always exhibited politeness, but their demeanor was exceptionally

Did you sleep well last night?" Selena asked with a warm, inviting tone. She then led Mikayla to a plush couch, while Carlos seemed to walk off to

responded with a gentle smile, "I slept