The next morning Oriana woke up by the dawn as per her usual habit. Upon opening her eyes, they were greeted by the sight of the handsome man sleeping beside her, his face turned towards her. At that instant, it almost felt like she had stepped into a dream, yet reality quickly reclaimed her.
Recollections of the previous night- their wedding night, flooded her thoughts, along with the reasons behind his presence in her bed. His heartfelt words from the night before lingered in her memory, touching her deeply. However, she couldn't help but harbor doubts about deserving someone of his caliber and the warmth of his heart.
Her duty towards her sick grandfather loomed large, making it impossible for her to overlook the resentment Arlan held towards her grandfather. She couldn't expect him to accept everything, nor did she wish for him to do so.
