Chapter 286

Carla's POV 

I now feel like you are my blood, part of my family," he blushed, then chuckled. "Let's take this journey together, one step at a time, and see where it takes us." He met my gaze, his expression filled with a mixture of tenderness and anticipation.

With those words, a sense of exhilaration coursed through me. The future was uncertain, but I felt a newfound confidence in facing it. I knew that with Christian's support and the love of his family, I had the strength to navigate the challenges that lay ahead.

As the tour drew to a close, we remained in the garden, lost in conversation and the shared comfort of each other's presence. The anxiety I had carried with me earlier had been replaced by a sense of excitement and anticipation for what the future held.

Upon returning to our room, I couldn't help but replay all the shocking revelations Christian had shared with me. The words echoed in my mind as I faced Carter, my heart pou