Those simple words were enough to bring another smile to Rosalind's face, and she quietly lowered her eyes, unable to hide how much they meant to her.
Adrian watched the exchange in silence, and for a brief moment, he simply observed the man his daughter had chosen.
Everything Adrian needed to know was already evident in the way he looked at Rosalind. He valued her, relied on her, and never hesitated to acknowledge her importance.
As a father, there was little more he could have wished for, and with that quiet reassurance settling in his heart, he said nothing further and simply returned to enjoying the meal with his family.
Catarina had also been quietly observing the couple throughout the meal, and it didn't take long for her to notice that Rowan was hardly paying attention to his own plate. Instead, his attention kept returning to Rosalind.
