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As he saw the brief pain that flashed across his uncle's eyes, Henry wondered what story laid there.  He wanted to know, but knew it was something that could not be asked directly. Nadius surprised Henry as he answered the question.  "Why would Sheng Mei? I don't know what she would want in other men. I don't know, but I do believe her when she says there is no one else for her.  She swears it all the time when I tease her about it. I've never questioned her because honestly she's never questioned me. I just love her and I trust that she'd leave me if she stopped loving me."

"But doesn't that frighten you?  Doesn't it cast a shadow upon your happiness?" Henry asked intently. "I've always wondered why every couple I know is unhappy who has as much money as we do.  Maybe it's due to our professions being driven by profit."