#Chapter 49: A Father’s Approval

Ella POV "Yes." Alexander’s smile deepened, and I could tell by the gleam in his eyes that he found my response amusing. No doubt, he would tease me about this later, but I didn’t mind. It was going to be easy for us to appear to the public as a real couple, especially since we genuinely enjoyed each other’s company. Besides, Alexander had made some grand promises about showing me what a good relationship was like, and I was curious about what that meant to him. He had a reputation as a playboy, and I had no doubt he could easily spoil any woman he dated. But it was his demeanor, his confidence, that intrigued me the most. "You're certain? There's no doubt in your mind that this is what you want?" my father pressed, his tone serious. "No doubt at all," I replied firmly. "I know it seems soon, especially after everything that's happened, but I can't allow the rest of my life to be dictated by David's mistakes." "You don't think it's too soon to move