Chapter 98 My Response

• It didn't take Paulina long to bitterly regret her decision. During the following week, in the morning, they continued with the same routine. They had breakfast and went to the gym. He continued to treat her kindly in front of others, making an effort not to touch or kiss her. At night, the difference was more pronounced. They had dinner, talked, but went in opposite directions when it came to sleeping, and he never tried to make her change her mind.
• She wanted to say that she didn't need more time. She had made numerous attempts to give her answer, but Simon interrupted her and said they needed to wait for the week to be over. Even so, during Mirela's two visits, neither of them said that the wedding would not take place. Simon even seemed interested in the details of the ceremony, his attitude filling Paulina with hope.
• When Friday arrived, she had a new opportunity to give her answer. Days before, Simon had been invited to a charity dinner and asked her to accompany him, even giving her a gorgeous lilac silk dress. It needed some adjustments, especially around the hips, the V-neck, and the length, but now it was perfect, accentuating her curves. Even the fear she had about the slit that cut through the pleated skirt below her right knee disappeared. It was a dream dress.