Chapter 861

Thinking about all this, Cynthia's previously shattered world began to mend little by little. Then, she looked at Matthew and brought up something significant. "When my dad told me about their situation, I asked him why he drowned his sorrows in alcohol when my mom passed away. He said they had been married for decades, and although their love wasn't intense, their companionship was sincere."

It was that statement that overturned her previous understanding.

"They did love each other. Your dad just confused love with habit. As I said earlier, he couldn't admit it was love," Matthew replied, being even more confident now.

After all, their situation was complicated. They both had feelings for someone else, yet they were arranged to marry each other. In such a scenario, even if they developed feelings, they would not express them truthfully.

"I'll find time to talk to your dad," Matthew added, taking on the task willingly. It was often easier for men to discuss such matters with each o