When Alex proposed to her, she was delighted. She had loved him and only him. She wanted to grow old with him and later have kids. When she heard that his parents didn't approve of her, it made her confused. Why? Am I not worthy enough? I tried everything to please everyone and still, I ain't worth shit to their eyes. Her heart grew colder and colder.
It made her more determined to prove to everyone that she was worthy. She can become who she wanted to be. After a year, Alex finally able to convince his parents to let him marry her. The whole year, Francesca also acted as an obedient future daughter-in-law. She also toned her body perfectly well, almost not eating enough in a day. Causing Alex to become worried about her, but couldn't make her change her mind.