Ansel looked deeply into Erica's eyes and smiled gently, saying, "Erica, can we share the blanket? Lie close to each other and enjoy the warmth, can we?" Finally, Ansel mustered up the courage to bring up the idea he had shelved earlier. Erica had already surrendered to Ansel's tenderness and nodded in agreement. "We will just sleep, nothing beyond that. You can trust me," Ansel added. Although he knew Erica didn't need his reassurance, Ansel thought it was best to assure her and gain her trust. "Really?" Erica hesitated, innocently asking for confirmation. "Absolutely," Ansel replied. "So, where will we go?" Erica intended to ask where they would sleep. "Let's go to the room." Like reading Erica's mind. Ansel interrupted, surprising Erica. “The sofa is not enough for two.” Ansel continued casually: “The floor is hard and cold. I don't want to wake up with a backache." The look on Ansel's face when describing the scene of having to lie on the floor looked funny. Erica couldn't

After informing Mrs. Hani that he was on his way to the hospital. Ansel and Erica intentionally stood outside the room for a while instead of immediately opening the door and entering the room. Ansel's purpose is for Desi to leave knowing that Ansel is coming. However, Desi shamelessly wanted to stay and meet Ansel. After observing that Desi was refusing to leave, Ansel had no choice but to appear to meet Mrs. Hani while also trying to find out what Desi's intentions were. Ansel pushed the door open and entered the room just as Desi was meticulously adjusting her appearance. Upon seeing Ansel's arrival, Desi quickly tucked her lipstick into her purse. A radiant smile on Desi's face, as if welcoming Ansel, immediately faded when her gaze fell upon Erica standing behind Ansel. Even Mrs. Hani, who was eagerly anticipating Ansel's arrival, appeared dissatisfied upon seeing Erica. Mrs. Hani wasted no time reprimanding Ansel directly in front of Desi and Erica. "Ansel, why didn't you tell

Erica caught up with Ansel as he arrived at the parking lot. Seeing Ansel about to get into the car, Erica quickly ran closer and firmly grabbed Ansel's hand, preventing him from stepping into the vehicle. Erica's action surprised Ansel. "Erica, what's wrong?" Ansel asked, his voice a little dry and his face heavy from his still anger. Erica took a deep breath, adjusting her breathing, before saying: “Ansel,” Erica said in a low voice, her eyes full of concern. "I think before you get in the car, you should calm down. It's all for your safety." Ansel realizes that Erica only wants the best for him. So Ansel tried to smile but couldn't hide the tension in his eyes. "I know I'm a bit tense," Ansel admitted, "but I think driving will help me forget those negative thoughts." Erica placed her hands on Ansel's shoulders, gently yet resolutely. "Ansel, I understand how you feel. But driving in an unstable state of mind can be dangerous for both you and others on the road. Sometimes, we

"Why?" Desi suddenly sobbed, drawing Ansel's attention. "Why do you hate me? What's wrong with me? I could even... We're dating; I'm your girlfriend. Why are you betraying me and abandoning me? Ansel, tell me why. Why are you treating me so cruelly?" Desi approached Ansel once again, completely undressed. Enough was enough. Ansel decided to end the game right there. With a decisive and forceful gesture, he pushed her hand away, causing Desi to fall to the floor. "Don't stay here crying, screaming, and playing the victim anymore. I warn you for the last time: don't repeat such foolish actions ever again. If you do, I will make your life a living hell." Not noticing Desi sitting on the floor crying, Ansel immediately walked out of the room. However, his intentions stopped for a moment when he realized that the door to the room was locked from the inside. "Desi, where is the key?" Ansel turned back and shouted in frustration. "You can't escape from here." Desi said, laughing gleefull

"Is it true? You love me." Erica's voice trembled, doubt evident on her face.Ansel tightened his grip on Erica's hand, his thumb gently wiping away a solitary tear rolling down her cheek."It's true. I love you," Ansel reaffirmed. If Erica needed it, he would repeat this a hundred or a thousand times."I can't believe it, about this..." Erica swallowed hard, struggling to speak. "I mean, since when have you...?"Understanding the meaning behind Erica's question, Ansel shared sincerely:"Before I proposed to you, I already had special feelings for you."Erica once again found herself taken aback by Ansel's declaration, her shock so overwhelming that her tears ceased to fall, instead lingering at the corner of her eyes."I didn't propose to you to escape from the arranged marriage, Erica," Ansel continued his heartfelt confession. "I could have canceled the proposal event that night, but I didn't.""Why didn't you cancel it?" Erica asked, genuinely wanting to know Ansel's reasons.Know