Chapter 25

Drawn to Alyssa's talent and charm, Vincent naturally pursued her, and their relationship blossomed effortlessly. Alyssa eventually decided it was time to introduce him to her parents and start planning their engagement ceremony. But as she had always said, she never intended to marry again. She only wanted to enjoy a happy relationship. Marriage demanded far too much sacrifice and effort, and she was determined not to repeat past mistakes. From the start, she made her stance clear to Vincent. They would become engaged, but never married. Ideally, they would simply enjoy a lifetime of blissful dating. And if the day ever came to part ways, they would do so peacefully. Vincent had agreed to this from the beginning. He wasn't interested in grand titles or ceremonies. He simply wanted to be with Alyssa forever, and an engagement was enough for him. After a moment, Alyssa gently let go of Vincent and whispered, "I've already paid my respects to my parents. Once the engagement ceremo