These words exasperated the two older men.
-You can sleep on the couch for the rest of your life.
Umberto expressed that he did not want to sleep here for the rest of his life, and that this kind of fun could be experienced from time to time.
It was nighttime, the lights were off and silence reigned.
Umberto lay down on the sofa and looked up at the ceiling.
Suddenly, he heard footsteps on the stairs, and he smiled, closing his eyes.
Not two minutes later, a person crouched in front of him.
Albina, dressed in a nightgown, looked at the man on the sofa with complicated eyes. Seeing him sleeping peacefully, she became so angry that her fingers reached up and pinched his nose, while with the other hand she covered his mouth.
Umberto finally could stand it no longer, his long arms reached out and took her in his arms.
-Albina, you are going to murder your husband! -he whispered.
-I know you pretend to be asleep, I can’t believe you can fall asleep so fast on the couch,” Albina said angrily.
-You figured it out -Umberto put his arm around Albina sideways, making her lie down a little more comfortably.
The couch, which had just seemed spacious, seemed a bit cramped with two people sleeping together.
-Did you feel sorry for me and that’s why you secretly came downstairs?
Albina stared at him.
-Don’t be silly, I only came down to see if you had reflected.
Umberto did not expose her lie, he hugged her tightly and sighed.
-Yes I have reflected on it, but I still feel more comfortable sleeping with you in my arms, even on a narrow sofa.
-You’re so frivolous,” Albina gave him a sarcastic look, but there was a smile on her face.
They both lay on the couch, looking at the living room furniture, not falling asleep.
-Do you think the members of the Espina family love me?
Albina asked suddenly, her voice soft but clearly apprehensive.
Umberto opened his eyes, his voice was husky and soft.
-Why do you think that? You’re so beautiful and so good, why wouldn’t they want you? I think what they’re worried about is that you’ll dislike them and the Espina family.
When Albina heard this, she was happy and rubbed against her chest.
-Okay, I believe you.
Umberto was right. Even without the Espina family, she had lived like this for the past twenty years. The Santangel family had loved her and her parents had given her all their love before they died. The Espina family was nothing more than a good match for her, she shouldn’t be so nervous.
-Let me take you to the cemetery tomorrow and tell them the news.
Umberto looked at the person curled up in his arms with great tenderness.
He was not a kind person, but in front of Albina, he couldn’t help but love her more.
Albina was so welcoming.
-Good.
The two chatted desultorily. When Umberto finished talking and got no response from Albina, he looked down and discovered that she had fallen asleep.
He was helpless and amused, and feared waking her if he took her away, so he could only sleep with her in this position.
The next morning, Umberto woke up, and as soon as he opened his eyes, he met the gaze of Sergio, Daniel and Olivia.
At first, he didn’t react to the fact that he was sleeping in the living room and was very surprised, thinking that they had entered his room. But fortunately, he was mentally strong enough to keep his image steady without showing too much exaggerated shock.
It was only when he regained consciousness that he drew a quietly relieved breath and got up from the couch.
Albina was still sleeping soundly against the back of the sofa.
Umberto helped her straighten the thin blankets covering her body before turning his head and looking at the three of them.
They looked at each other, Sergio was the first to speak softly.
-So this is the youngsters’ fun, it’s quite emotional.
Daniel and Olivia also nodded.
Umberto was a bit shy, and pushed the three of them towards the door.
-You should exercise and eat, don’t disturb Albina’s sleep.
Olivia looked coquettishly at her cheeks and laughed.
-Are you embarrassed?
Umberto pursed his lips and looked at them.
-What are you doing down here so early? Did you personally come down to watch us?
Sergio looked innocent.
-I always get up at this time, it’s not like you don’t know I have to exercise.
Umberto looked at Daniel and Olivia.
-And you?
Daniel and Olivia looked at each other.
-We want you to get up early, the maids will start cleaning later and we’re afraid they’ll talk about you.
They both shook their heads and sighed.
Umberto didn’t believe their words at all and made them both get up briskly.
He didn’t care, if Albina knew that she was surrounded, she would be absolutely embarrassed.
It was only until everyone had left that Umberto approached and called Albina to get up.
Sitting on the couch, Albina took a long time to wake up. She furtively looked around to see if anyone had noticed that she had slept here the night before.
Looking at this scene, Umberto was glad that he had just chased the three away.
Umberto had already told them beforehand, so they didn’t mention it in front of Albina.
They had lunch and took their tributes to the cemetery.
The people sent by Albina had already sent the dress to the Espina family.
The person who received it was Bianca.
Hector had already told Bianca yesterday, so he was home first thing in the morning waiting for the dress to be delivered.
When he found out that the person who had delivered the dress to him was from the Santangel family, Bianca got excited and asked him about Albina’s business.
The person from the Santangel family was very secretive, but knowing that it was Albina’s mother, she had revealed something about her.
-Everyone in our family is very good to Mrs. Santangel and loves her very much. As long as she asks for something, they will find a way to get it.
Bianca was very relieved to know that her husband’s family was treating her well.
-That’s good.
After dismissing that person from the Santangel family, Bianca opened the box and took a look at the dress.
As soon as she opened it, she marveled at the dress and was filled with pride that it had been designed by her daughter.
Like Hector, she fantasized about Albina’s experienced appearance in front of the guests in her dress.
He wanted to tell everyone how wonderful and impressive his daughter was.
After seeing it, Bianca carefully put it away in her room, intending for Hector and Antonio to see it when they returned.
It was nearing noon when Diana returned with a full set of cosmetics in her hands.
Ever since the day Hector returned, she had a sense of crisis in her heart, and whenever she came home in the last few days, she tried her best to please Antonio and Bianca and Adrian, her efforts having some effect.
As soon as she entered the living room, Diana headed straight for Bianca’s bedroom.
The bedroom door was slightly closed, and as usual, she pushed it straight, but found no one inside.
Bianca was not in the bedroom and was about to leave when she saw a delicate white box on the bed.