Chapter 172
“Luna is indeed a great woman. She’s talented, beautiful, well–mannered, and gentle. But she’s too clear–headed and cool. Are you sure you can win her over?”
“To be honest, I’m not sure. She’s been my dream for over seven years. But I won’t give up as long as there’s a glimmer of hope.”
“Matthew, I mean no offense. I’m happy you’ve found a woman you truly like. But can you tell if what you’re feeling now is persistence or true love?”
I couldn’t make out Matthew’s response.
They returned to the table and left me to linger in the corridor for a long time.
Love across different social classes wasn’t simple. I naively thought courage would lead to results. Yet, there were so many insurmountable challenges between him and me.
It wasn’t even ten when we went back. I sat in the car, sulking and silent.
Matthew carefully observed my mood and asked why I was unhappy.
I didn’t want to hide my thoughts from him, so I asked, “Matthew, if your family doesn’t approve of us, what will you do?”
Matthew’s grip on the steering wheel tightened. His gaze on me was passionate and firm. He said, “Lulu, as long as you give me enough confidence, I’ll persevere to the end. I like you, and no one has the right to stop that.”
His words were skillfully crafted.
If he didn’t persevere to the end, it meant the confidence I gave him wasn’t enough. So, if we couldn’t overcome the obstacle his family posed to us, the responsibility was on me.
He was truly a businessman. His words were carefully chosen.
If every word between spouses had to be weighed and measured for perfection, where would happiness find its place in such a marriage?
That person said I was clear–headed. Matthew
He had disappointed me.
as clear–headed too.
I was a bit lost, unsure of my current feelings for him. I wanted to be close to him and to be with him. Yet, he disappointed me repeatedly, making me hesitant to make any promises
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lightly.
“What if your family forces you to choose between being the heir and me one day? What would you choose?”
Matthew’s expression turned serious. He focused on the road ahead. After a minute, he answered, “I won’t let such a situation occur between us.”
His hesitation showed that he hadn’t made his choice between me and the position of heir. To put it further, he might have already made a choice but didn’t want to give up the other
one.
After all, everyone hoped to have the best of both worlds.
My heart grew colder.
But what truly chilled my heart was the gathering hosted by the Loxley family.
I didn’t want to go at first, but later, I was glad I did.
Matthew had told me two days in advance about his father’s 55th birthday banquet. He wanted me to accompany him.
We hadn’t even affirmed our relationship as lovers. I felt I had no place there and declined.
But Matthew wouldn’t accept that. He emphasized he just wanted me to go as his companion, with no pressure intended. After much persuasion and not wanting to see him disappointed, I agreed.
If I intended to develop a relationship with him, I needed to integrate into his world. So, attending his father’s birthday banquet seemed like a good start.
After all, it was just a birthday party. No matter how rich or powerful the Loxley family was, they couldn’t possibly do anything to me.