Just Be More Understanding

Magnus was stunned. “How could this be? Didn’t he really like you?”

Cecilia sighed. “You and Nathaniel are both men. So tell me, can a man truly remain endlessly devoted to a woman?”

Magnus fell silent.

As a man himself, he understood all too well the reality of such things. The idea of unwavering devotion seemed far-fetched.

Then, as if suddenly remembering something, he asked, “By the way, did you get in touch with Chelsea’s parents?”

At the mention of this, Cecilia’s expression darkened with feigned anger. “Magnus, why didn’t you tell me you were drowning in debt?”