"Later, when World War II broke out, neither dared to reveal their identities. It wasn't until twenty years after the war ended that they met again. But by then, both had started their own families."
Natasha let out a soft sigh.
"After they were reunited, Sir Feng Xinghuai and my grandmother decided to carry on the unfulfilled marriage contract by having Uncle Feng marry my mother. The gold, silver, jewels, and antiques from the Tsar, along with half of the Crown Territory, were given to my grandmother as a betrothal gift. However, my mother was already in love with someone else—my father—and it seemed Uncle Feng didn't want to get married either."
Didn't want to get married.
Feng Mountain silently repeated those words in his mind.
The corners of his mouth turned up unconsciously, revealing a bitter, meaningful smile.
'Of course my grand-uncle didn't want to get married. He was gay.'
