Luis overheard snippets of their conversation.

In the past, such comments would have bothered him.

But now, connected to Elva, he found them oddly satisfying, warming his heart.

In the bedroom, Elva slumbered peacefully, undisturbed.

Since childhood, she had known little worry. Her main setback in life had been earning Luis' affection, and her deepest sadness, his indifference.

Now, however, those worries had faded. Her sleep had never been more peaceful.

Luis gently pushed the door open. Inside, Elva lay deeply asleep, her head nestled on the pillow. Her serene expression highlighted her graceful profile.

She seemed completely content.

She was draped in a soft dressing gown, and Luis couldn't help but feel like he was gazing at a real-life Snow White, not just a character from a storybook.

His Elva had been raised with all the care of a princess.

He regretted not appreciating her enough in the past.

Sitting beside her on the bed, he delicately held her hand, admiring its smoothness. There was not a trace of roughness; she had indeed been pampered since childhood. It also seemed she had little exposure to the world beyond. Her upbringing appeared light on tutoring and heavy on having fun.

Luis smiled, feeling a twinge of envy. He couldn't help but find her even more adorable.

He imagined their future daughter growing up in a similar nurturing environment.

The Mendez family's wealth ensured their daughter would never need to labor. If they had a son, he would receive top-notch schooling and provide for his sister in the future.

Elva remained peacefully asleep.

Luis simply lay down beside her, pulling back a corner of the blanket, and settled in to sleep.

It had been far too long since they had shared such a quiet moment together.

It had been months since they broke up. Back in the mountains, the bed had been uncomfortably hard, and Elva's feelings for him seemed purely physical. But now, he knew he loved her and they were on the brink of getting engaged.

This was a thought that brought Luis immense joy.