When Her "Death" Couldn't Break Him (Cecilia and Nathaniel)

Chapter 1832

Chapter 1832 I Thought You Loved My Son

Madeline couldn't believe it.

In her understanding, Darren was rather indifferent toward her. He wasn't particularly fond of her, but it also couldn't be said that he disliked her.

Especially at the beginning, Darren barely whispered any sweet nothings to her. He didn't confess his feelings, let alone showered her with gifts or tokens of affection like others did when they were in love.

As such, Madeline was skeptical of what Monica said, which the latter could tell.

Monica sighed and explained, "Maddie, there's no reason for me to lie about something like this. Just think about it, your family went bankrupt, and your parents passed away. Technically, my family could have easily called off the engagement. Or rather, we could have backed out of it."

Madeline tightened her hand.

Monica continued, "If we proceeded this way, though it would be a blow to our reputation, it would be more beneficial for the Faust family. However, Darren wouldn't allow it. He was adamant about marrying you. Your father and I really couldn't control him, so we had no choice but to let him marry you. However, during that period, he was truly under immense pressure, even resorting to prolonged kneeling."

imagined that Darren would actually kneel to

lowered her gaze, unable to lift it for a long

honest, up until now, I've not been entirely satisfied with you as my daughter-in-law. However, my son is very fond of you. As his mother, I must

though Monica's hand was clearly cold, Madeline felt it

the words said by Monica. "Why

of ten yet you acted as if it was a full ten. As for my son, even if his love for you was a full ten, he only ever showed four or five. Like his father, he'd always been a man of few words, unsure of how to express his emotions, but that

somehow came to understand the relationship

well. Like his father, Darren was a devoted individual

Madeline listened to Monica's

at a

everything Mom said is indeed true,

misinterpret Darren's good

intentions.

for being so intense with my words. You're a mother too. You wouldn't be able to turn a blind eye to everything your child goes through, would you? From what I see, you're always so cold to Darren. Isn't that what you young people call