When he was abroad, at first, he didn't harbor any improper thoughts about this single mother with a child.
But by a twist of fate, they became partners, and through their interactions, this woman's intelligence, resilience, decisiveness, and the mysterious stories hidden in her life gradually captivated him, making his heart slowly fall for her.
Vera Warner lowered her eyes, shaking her head bitterly. "I'm sorry, I don't want to think about this right now."
It wasn't that she hadn't considered Ian Lockwood.
This man was gentle and strong, a powerful support.
But... his family did care about the differences between the two of them.
"It's okay, I will always wait for you." The man, gentle yet steady as the ocean, spoke with a promise as heavy and sincere as a mountain. Seeing that Vera still wanted to say something, he had to change the subject: "By the way, what do you think about what happened today?"
