Chapter 1079

"I won't give up, not even if Mom had ruined all my chances by confronting Naomi. I will settle for nothing less than the woman I love. The rest of my life will be spent with the partner I choose, just like how you and Mom are going to turn old and gray together. "Dad, you would never choose to marry a woman who you did not love, and as your son, I will never do the same." Charles' determination was evident in his calm, unwavering tone. The fact of the matter was, parents would leave the world earlier on, whereas children had their own lives to lead. The only people who could truly be with you until the end of your days would be your partner, and certainly one's choice of partner would be the most important decision one would ever make. Lionel nodded in agreement. "You're right, son. Your partner will be the person who remains by your side until your final days, so certainly you wouldn't want to settle for less. I can fully understand. "It's getting late now, so I think you sho