Chapter 79 —I thought we wanted to try

Narrator:

After leaving the house intended for Aylin's grandmother and brother, Roman took her to an exclusive restaurant with a terrace offering a breathtaking view of the city. The breeze was gentle, the sun illuminated every corner with a golden glow, and the atmosphere was perfect for any couple... if they were a couple in the traditional sense.

Aylin sat down in her chair with automatic elegance, observing the place with some suspicion. It wasn't the kind of restaurant she usually went to, and the idea of being there with Roman, having lunch as if they were any normal married couple, made her a little uneasy.

He, on the other hand, was relaxed. Too relaxed.

He rested his elbow on the table and stared at her as the waiter served them wine.

“I like how you look today.”

Aylin raised an eyebrow, bringing the glass to her lips.

“Just today?”

Roman smiled with that damn smugness of his, sliding his fingers lazily over the top of her hand.

“No,” he