Swapping a Broken Heart for a New Start novel Chapter 914

Jerry shared his wife's sentiment. “Yes, as parents, we tend to worry a lot. Camila chose the wrong person before and suffered so much. Your mother-in-law and I could only watch, heartbroken, unable to do much for her. So this time around, we were just afraid she would get hurt again. We hope you can forgive us for being difficult with you before.” Dennis was not a petty man who couldn't distinguish right from wrong. In response to their apologies, he shook his head. “Of course not. I understand your desire to protect your daughter. I am also certain that I want to spend the rest of my life with Camila and only Camila. But I knew you wouldn't just take my word for it, so I had to prove it with my actions. Only then could you feel at ease entrusting Camila and Lillian to me. Fortunately, you’ve both seen my commitment and have accepted me. Let’s not dwell on the past tests.” “Okay,” the couple nodded, their faces beaming with genuine happiness. As they spoke, the car arrived home. The older couple was exhausted after the long day and went straight to their rooms to wash up and rest. Camila and Dennis took Lillian to her room. After settling the little one in bed, they returned to their own room. The moment they stepped inside, Dennis pulled her into his arms, his gaze tender. “Are you tired?” he asked softly. Camila looked up at him without a word, her expression dazed, as if her mind was elsewhere. Dennis smiled and gently pinched her cheek. “What’s on your mind?” Camila placed her hand over his. “Do that again.” Dennis chuckled. “What? Do you have a masochistic streak?” “No, that’s not it,” Camila said, shaking her head. “I just need to make sure this is real!” Dennis raised an eyebrow. His large hand slid down to her waist, and with a slight pull, he pressed her body flush against his. He lowered his head and gave her rosy lips a light, teasing bite. It wasn’t hard enough to break the skin, but the sharp sting was enough to convince Camila that this was, indeed, happening. “Does that hurt?” he asked. Camila nodded honestly. “Yes. It’s real.” Dennis sighed, a touch of amusement in his voice. “Still doubting it, are we?” Camila wrapped her arms around his waist, resting her cheek against his chest. “It’s just… all of this feels so surreal!” She had never imagined something so wonderful could happen. She had been fully prepared for a long, drawn-out battle with his grandfather. Yet tonight, he had agreed to their relationship so easily. All evening, she had oscillated between belief and disbelief, feeling as if she were floating on a cloud. She needed a firm confirmation. Seeing her reaction, Dennis found her utterly charming. He cupped her small face in his hands, gently kneading her cheeks. “Camila, why are you so adorable?” Camila blinked, trying to stop his playful hands, but he seemed to be enjoying himself too much to let go. After a moment, she gave up and let him be, but she had a question for him. “What did you do? What did you say to your grandfather to make him agree to our relationship?” She knew Dennis hadn't done nothing.