Chapter 1397

She was lucky that he was willing to marry her. It was a blessing that she must have cultivated from the deeds she did in her past lives.

She lowered her eyes and waited for him to say something.

“I must come clear to you. I’m marrying you not only because I want to take responsibility for you but also because it’s my grandfather’s intention,” Eugene told her slowly.

Sydney’s heart lurched once again. She would not have felt as upset if he only told her that he was marrying her because he wanted to take responsibility for her. However, he was telling her that he was marrying her because Old Master Newton wanted him to do so!

Did it mean he did not intend to marry her at all? He was being forced to do so?

“If you find it hard to go on with this, I… can talk to Old Master Newton. You don’t have to force yourself to marry me.” She lowered her head and clenched her hands into fists as her eyes started stinging.

“I’ll definitely marry you. After getting married, you’ll be my w