Chapter 544

"He felt that the difference in our family backgrounds was too large, creating a great deal of pressure for him. He also mentioned that his friends accused him of being a 'kept man'. He did not like the imbalance in our relationship, so he suggested we break up," Riley spoke openly about the situation.

Both Gaby and Cynthia were a bit perplexed. They thought love was about being together if you liked each other, right?

"Your boyfriend was quite foolish. When encountering friends like that, he should have retorted with something like, 'You wish you had the chance to be a kept man'," Alex remarked casually, clearly unbothered by the issue.

"It's not necessarily that simple. Some men have a strong sense of self-esteem. If their girlfriend's family is wealthier, they might feel inferior," Linus said.

At Linus's words, Cynthia faltered for a moment, her mind wandering to Captain, whom Mitchell had mentioned.

"So, would you guys feel the same?" she asked, seizing the opportunity.