Chapter 137

For a moment, Valerie was at a loss for words. Did it not seem like she and Lucius were moving a little too fast? Lucius explained, "I don't think my mom minds. From the moment she met my dad until the day he died, she lived with elegance and grace. To the best of his ability, my dad built her a castle out of a fairy tale and allowed her to live the happiest years of her life in that marriage, free from worries." He didn't feel like it was his place to judge Melvin's earlier relationships. Instead of relationships, they felt more like performances. Back in his day, Melvin had looks, wealth, and could have anything he desired. He never needed to sacrifice his freedom for any woman. As for why he eventually married Kate… Perhaps he'd finally found true love. Valerie stated, "I could never accept a partner who spreads love around like some playboy." "I won't become a man like my dad," Lucius promised seriously. His gaze was so intensely deep that Valerie felt a tremor in her chest.