When Raphael expressed his feelings, Valerie didn't answer right away. Of course she was happy that Raphael considered his marriage no mere formality. She was happy to know Raphael didn't hold back his growing feelings for her. Valerie couldn't deny that when that happened she felt a sense of emotion welling up. She seemed to have escaped from reality and entered a fantasy realm where she saw the elves dancing among the jacaranda trees that were in full bloom.
All right, that was exaggerating But Valerie didn't know how to describe her feelings at that moment. Valerie responded by hugging her husband and giving him a kiss. At the very least, she wanted to show that Valerie was happy with his confession. Raphael didn't look shy. He was an honest man who used to tell the truth. He didn't feel like saying love was a shame.
