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Joy and Dean's story didn't follow the script of a typical fairytale romance. They didn't fall in love at first sight or dance the night away under a starry sky. Instead, their love was like a slow-burning flame that grew steadily and resiliently, fueled by shared experiences and the trials they faced together.

After their tumultuous engagement, which set tongues wagging throughout the elite social circles of the city, they took a step back from the limelight. Dean, who had always been fiercely protective of his private life, wanted their relationship to be about them, not about the expectations of the Reed legacy or society's insatiable appetite for gossip.

They moved into a modern yet cozy house on the outskirts of the city, close enough to the Reed empire's headquarters but far enough to have a garden where the noise of the city was replaced by the songs of birds and the rustling of leaves. It was here that they found peace and the space to grow together.