Chapter 86

Emily and Derek's wedding was like a grand firework, slowly settling down as people marveled at the spectacle. Although the pace of Emily and Derek's lives remained unchanged, it was perhaps the so-called spirit of commitment that bound them even more closely after the ceremony.

So, when Derek showed up at the diner to sit side by side with Emily, there were moments when she felt like they had been together for decades.

"Emily, could you pass the ketchup for me?" Derek smiled, casting a doting look at Emily that momentarily left her feeling a bit woozy.

"Okay, sure." Emily, a little flustered, handed the ketchup to Derek.

"Why do I feel like you're in need of more exercise..." Derek teased, his eyes lingering on Emily as he took a bite of his croissant.

Emily, fully aware of his implication, blushed and pretended not to hear him, hastily turning on the TV to divert attention.

"The latest news from this station: Serena, the eldest daughter of The Sanchez family, returned home today. He