Chap 17: I love you because you have a beautiful soul.

Richard was a bit taken aback when he heard the news. His face showed an expression of displeasure, and he asked Fidelia in a cold voice.

"What flaws does Declan have that make you unhappy with him? Or have you found someone better than my son in every way?"

Richard's words were like a splash of cold water on Fidelia's face. He was mocking her because he misunderstood her as the one who actively wanted to end her relationship with Declan. Fidelia did not answer Richard's question but retorted to him. She looked at him with an energetic look and said, "Sir, why don't you think Declan is the one who wants to end the relationship?"

Richard laughed and shook his head, "That can't be. Declan would never do dangerous things for a girl he's interested in, unless that person is someone he holds dear."

Fidelia was surprised to hear these words from Declan's own father. She wondered, did Declan really take her seriously? Or did he only value her when he didn't know all about her? Thinking back