Chapter 259:

Zandra found Theo’s perspective ridiculous. “You’re too young to realize that love is the most delicate thing in the world. It cannot withstand any real trials. You’re merely being blinded by the idea of love.”

Theo responded calmly, “Life is far too long. The thought of spending decades with a woman I don’t love, having children with her, and raising them together until we’re old fills me with dread.”

Zandra couldn’t understand why he found this so appalling. To her, these were the necessary sacrifices to uphold family alliances. She scoffed, “Dreadful? That’s exactly how your dad and I have lived our lives. Do you think that’s terrible?”

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home. He finds more joy in watching a plant

the face. The slap left a clear mark on Theo’s cheek. Zandra was visibly shaking with anger and bitterness as she glared at Theo. Her son’s words had deeply wounded her, the pain

her husband didn’t love her and that their marriage was a matter of convenience. Thankfully, her husband remained

her situation faced her anger. So, no one had brought it up in recent years. She had

she felt deep shame. She could no longer hide her embarrassment. Theo was unfazed by the slap; he had anticipated it from Zandra after his comments. Feeling the numbness in his cheek, he said, “Mom, you know living in a marriage without love is miserable. Why can’t you understand and let me be with

of it. Your friends and relatives have been there to support you. Freda is the best wife you can have.” She clenched her teeth and added, “Don’t choose a path that leads

he stopped trying to convince her. He had initially planned to persuade his mom before reaching out to Elyse. After all, when he was in love with Elyse, Zandra had treated Elyse harshly. Now Theo decided it was time to set aside his efforts with his mother. He would handle things with Elyse first,

say I didn’t warn you; true love is hard to get. Everyone weighs the pros and cons of

grabbed her purse, ready to leave but paused at the door to add, “You

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