Chapter 544

“He felt that the difference in our family backgrounds was too large, creating a great deal of pressure for him. He also mentioned that his friends accused him of being a ‘kept man‘. He did not like the imbalance in our relationship, so he suggested we break up,” Riley spoke openly about the situation.

Both Gaby and Cynthia were a bit perplexed. They thought love was about being together if you liked each other, right?

“Your boyfriend was quite foolish. When encountering friends like that, he should have retorted with something like, ‘Yout wish you had the chance to be a kept man‘,” Alex remarked casually, clearly unbothered by the issue.

“It’s not necessarily that simple. Some men have a strong sense of self–esteem. If their girlfriend’s family is wealthier, they might feel inferior,” Linus said.

At Linus’s words, Cynthia faltered for a moment, her mind wandering to Captain, whom Mitchell had mentioned.

you guys feel the same?” she asked,

the disparity isn’t too wide, I’d strive to close the gap. But if the gap is too

relationship to work?” Gaby asked innocently, her soft, docile face full

adults, we can’t be so reckless. Why should I hold her back when she clearly has better options? Moreover, if the family backgrounds are too disparate, her parents would also worry,” Linus explained earnestly.

is well–off. Otherwise, the women who like you would have a hard time,”

unsure of how to continue the conversation. Fortunately, the topic did not linger for long. They talked about this and that until, finally, Matthew strolled in, an air of relaxed elegance about him. As the gathering was organized because of

Cynthia, however, was a different story. After a few glasses, she started to feel a bit dizzy. Drawing upon her previous experience, she tried her best to remain sober. However, when it was time to disperse, the aftereffects of the alcohol left her in a daze. Thankfully, she was not in a semi–drunken state, but rather, she obediently

trusted each other implicitly. They had no problem entrusting Cynthia to Captain’s care, but they would not have drunk so much if

at the dazed Cynthia

pretending to be clueless. The incident they had discussed in the group chat was still

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