But there’s no loss for you to marry me. As you can see, both my parents harbor a deep fondness for you. Once we tie the knot, your only obligation is to bear a child for me. Then, we can each pursue our own romantic interests. Is that agreeable?”
Refusing to entertain Alick’s warped notion, Lydia chose the path of silence.
Alick persisted, “As long as you fulfill the duty of motherhood, we can lead liberated and independent lives. Doesn’t that strike you as an enticing proposition?”
Lydia chuckled, “I reserve the right to remain silent on this matter but I do have a question for you. Given your perspective, I suspect you already have a lover, don’t you?”
Alick’s expression briefly faltered before returning to its usual demeanor.
“So? Feeling a twinge of jealousy?”
Lydia shook her head.
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“No. It was merely a conjecture.”
A chill crept into Alick’s expression upon hearing this.
“I haven’t prohibited you from having a lover. I’m being fair, aren’t 1?”
“But I find it far from fair. I don’t have an external lover; I had a boyfriend from the start. Please bear that in mind!”
Alick approached, seizing the rope on one side of the swing, halting Lydia’s gentle sway.
Gazing down at the woman seated on the swing, he uttered, “Lydia, I can endure if you engage in affairs but don’t pry into my affairs.”
“I couldn’t care less about you!” Inhaling deeply, Lydia quelled her urge to quarrel with Alick.
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“Fine, I won’t meddle in your business.
Rest assured.”
Over the past two days, Allison received word of Hannah’s return and decided to dial her.
“Hannah, it’s been a while since you returned to Valmere, and you haven’t paid me a visit Caught off guard by Allison’s call, Hannah hesitated.
Despite her severed ties with Declan, Allison’s kindness persisted, making it difficult for Hannah to decline.
“Given the circumstances, it seems.. it’s not appropriate for me to come to the villa to see you.”
“Come and see me. It’s unrelated to Declan.” Allison sighed.
“If it weren’t for the fact that he’s the only one with some potential among the younger generation, I wouldn’t have entrusted him with such a crucial role in the company.”
“Allison…”
“Anyway, let’s change the topic. You’ve been in Valmere for days.