บท 140: The Loopholes

Dr. Jim felt struck with a fierce wind. How could he reveal his father's shameful obession? How could he tell her that their marriage was supposed to be the token of his father's aspired fame and fortune? How could he tell her of his greed?

Though her parents were the first party to this agreement, their intention was purely out of love for her. Though it was still an absolutely wrong way. It was still a contemptous act of greed, knowing that they did not care about his own feelings. They knew that it was he who needed to give up the yearnings of his own heart to actualize this plan, it was he whose home needed to be broken, but still their pursuit was pushed on.

The Ybañez couple stood dumbfounded as well. Their minds were not prepared for this confession.

At last, Madamme got the nerve as the main culprit of this marriage set up.