urrounded by perfectly maintained. Dorothy took a deep breath as she surveyed the grounds. out the window, feeling
cold voice. " It's your chance to redeem your
xed on the vast house. in front of her. The c
on of sneaky satisfaction. Margaret brought up the rear, leading the group towar
he mansion was sumptuous, with crystal chandeliers hanging from the ceiling, Persian rugs adorning the floorsa
They led them through a long corridor to a large reception room
deed far from the ideal image that we could be made from an heir of a rich family. He was thin, almost emaciated, with features marked by fatigue and illness.
greet them. His voice was soft but firm, bet
Nice to meet y
ed. "Thank you, Carlos. I am d
come to our humble home. We hope that this union will be beneficial for
rely concealed disgust. Dorothy couldn't help but notice the contrast be
emain so courteous in the face of so much contempt."Can I get
ater, please,
bring a drink of water. Dorothy took it gratef
sat down in front of her, his eye
moment of silence. " Can you
e an intern in a clinic before everything changes. » "You have ambitions," Carlos
ed, touched by his sinceri
s gave a sad smile. "There's not much to say. I have sp
I am. I try to contribute to the
ite his condition, was trying to find his place in the wo
med as if they were understood perfectl
Alessandro Donte interjected, breaking the silence. " That do you think of th
derstand the importance of this union for our famil
nto her. "Thank you, Dorothy," he said. gently. "I know it's not easy, bu
ively, but part of her mind remained focused on Carlos. There was something in him that touched her deeply, an inner strength that she admired and respected. When
mansion. Carlos showed him the different rooms, each one more opulent than the last, but it was the library that particularly caugh
ves of the glance."It's one of my favorite pieces," Carlos
aste," she repli
thy felt more and more at ease as she presence of Carlos, discovering in him a sensit
with you. This situation is new and difficult for me, but I am ready to make an e
ach other and find a way to make this union beneficial for both of us. » Dorothy felt a weight lifted from her shoulders.
rmined to create their own path, together. As they walked back to the mansion, Dorothy couldn't help but feel more confident. This marriage, which began as a si
the sun set over
still there, but she knew she was no longer alone in this struggle. With Ca
more time together, getting to know each other and understanding the strengths and weaknesses weaknesses of each. They
ivity. Despite his illness, he had a keen mind and curiosity insatia
his plans to help oth
with him hi
l struggles and aspirati
e support. Dorothy realized that, despite appearances, Carlos was much more than a sick man a
were walking in the gard
omething. No matter what others think or say, I believe in you. I
los. Your words mean a lot to me. And I want you to
n and with whom to face the challenges to come. The wedding day was fast approaching, and with it, the promise of a new start. For Dorothy, it was an opport
were ready to t