“Well, this is our first time meeting. I should meet your wife, but it’s not appropriate for me to deliver the gift to her when she’s resting. I hope you don’t mind.” Russell knew the right words, and he got along just fine with Toby. “You’re too kind, but my wife is in need of these items. I’m grateful to you.” Toby let out a friendly smile. He appeared more alive than before. “I’m envious of your bond with your wife. You seem loving. “It’s hard for a lot of people to find the kind of commitment you share in this fast-paced world,” Russell complimented. “Oh, you flatter me. We grew up together. It hasn’t been easy for us to come together. We struggled a lot early on, but I can’t believe we’d face difficulties in our old age, too.” Toby’s voice was laced with regret. Despite spending half a lifetime together with Imogen, Toby wished for more time. He wanted to be with her for the rest of his life. “It’s something to admire. True love is impossible to find nowadays,” R
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