Chapter 114

Carlos steered the sleek white sedan through the sun-dappled streets of the city, a light breeze ruffling his dark hair. Katherine gazed out the window, her fingers drumming gently on her lap, a nervous energy in the pit of her stomach.

They arrived at the restaurant, a charming little bistro tucked away on a quiet street, came into view. Carlos smoothly parked the car and turned to Katherine with a warm smile. "We're here," he announced, his eyes twinkling with anticipation.

Katherine nodded, trying to quell the butterflies fluttering in her chest, if she wasn’t married to Alexander, she would have chosen Carlos without a second thought, he knew how to treat her nicely, unlike someone else.

As they walked into the bistro, the tantalizing aroma of freshly baked bread and aromatic spices enveloped them. The intimate atmosphere, with soft lighting and muted colors, immediately put her at ease.

Seated at a corner table with a view of the cobblestone street outside, Carlos and Katherine p