Karina didn't want to interrupt Yvette, who seemed perfectly content chatting with Wilfred's friend. Instead, she turned to Wilfred, exchanging a knowing smile.

When the wedding finally wound down and the guests departed, Karina was exhausted from the long day but relieved to finally catch her breath.

Back at the home they had carefully decorated together, she felt a deep sense of peace she had never experienced before. Évery corner of the house carried traces of her efforts, and it felt truly hers.

"Long day, huh?" Wilfred's hands suddenly rested on her shoulders, applying just the right pressure to massage away her tension.

Karina tensed instinctively, her hand moving to cover his.

Wilfred gently moved her hand aside. "Relax. No need to be on edge."

Taking a deep breath, Karina reminded herself that things were different now. They were married.

"Thank you," she said softly.

Wilfred raised a brow, teasing her, "Are you planning to keep being this polite with me?"

She quickly fell silent, her face flushing as she noticed the playful glint in his eyes.

stare. Leaning closer to her ear, he whispered, "The

her voice, and though she didn't answer, her arms instinctively wrapped around his neck, conveying her

Wilfred scooped her up

*

realized that married life was both familiar and

difference was simply having someone to share

see another person's imprint on the pillow beside her always made her pause. Memories of the previous

*

of awkwardness melted away, replaced by a

at the hospital, their colleagues offered nothing but blessings for their

to work after a brief leave for her

your honeymoon already?" two nurses teased

to the title, Karina shook her head with a small laugh. "No need for that—just call me

quickly got

instead of heading to the cafeteria, Karina

Wilfred appeared, right

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