Vincent deliberately avoided all mention of his "illness" back then. He hoped that Mabel would assume he lacked proper etiquette and would thereby disapprove of the marriage.But Samara stepped in, her voice gentle as she explained on his behalf, "Vincent wasn't feeling well that day, Mom. That's why he didn't attend the dinner party.""I see. Well, that's understandable," Mabel said with a smile, still clutching Vincent's hand as she looked at him with unmistakable affection and trust. "From the moment I saw you, Vincent, I felt a sense of closeness. I'll have to entrust Samara to you from now on."Vincent's emotions churned. He was caught off guard by Mabel's words. "Mrs. Copeland, I…""Don't worry, Mom. Vincent takes excellent care of me," Samara interrupted once more, her smile complicated.She thought back to her previous life. He had indeed taken superb care of her, so much so that after losing him, she had nearly become incapable of living on her own.Samara studied Vincen
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