Chapter 1310 What Really Happened That Year

• Giovanni moved closer to Xenia, enveloping her in a comforting embrace. “Xenia, your mother and I only wish for your happiness. We've always believed that love cannot be forced, that for a marriage to thrive, it must be built on genuine affection and mutual respect,” he reassured her, his voice gentle yet firm.
• They knew all too well that happiness in a marriage was not something that could be dictated or arranged; it had to be chosen freely by both parties involved.
• Overwhelmed by emotions, Xenia sought refuge in her father's arms, letting her tears flow freely. “Dad, I'm tired of always being the one who conforms, who plays the role expected of her. This time, I want to follow my heart, to marry Lucas because it's him and only him that I desire,” she confessed, her voice trembling with emotion.