Married at First Sight Chapter 1319

Chapter 1319

Duncan was not fond of his mother arranging dates for him, but he had to admit that Lily’s reasoning was sound.

“After discussing this, it seems we have similar views, and you also think I’m great. Why not give it a shot? If you still can’t develop feelings for me, I won’t bother you any longer.”

It wasn’t as though Lily lacked other admirers.

Duncan remained quiet.

“Is there someone you like, Duncan?”

“No.”

While Duncan denied having feelings for anyone, the memory of a once-overweight figure gradually losing weight flashed in his mind.

He had firmly told Zachary and the others that he had no feelings for Liberty.

So why was she suddenly on his mind now?

He liked Sonny, not Sonny’s mother.

Duncan quickly shook off the image of Liberty, unwilling to entertain thoughts of her again.

Lily smiled. “Since you don’t have anyone you like, let’s give this a chance. If you do have someone in mind, let me know who she is, and I’ll see how I compare. I’ll fight for you. If I can’t win, I’ll accept defeat.”

She was determined to give her all in whatever she pursued. If she lost despite her efforts, she would acknowledge her defeat.

There was no shame in admitting defeat; it was akin to freeing herself. If she refused to accept it and continued to pursue him stubbornly, she would end up hurting herself.

Duncan replied, “I’m too busy for a relationship.”

“It won’t take up much of your time. We could just have meals together, take walks, go on weekend road trips, or watch movies when we’re free.”

Duncan was left speechless.

“Since you’re not willing to meet me halfway, I’ll come to you first.”

Lily was making it clear to Duncan that she was serious about her intentions.

She was determined to pursue him. Duncan regarded the courageous girl before him. Her confident and assertive demeanor appealed to him, yet he couldn’t bring himself to reciprocate her feelings. Deep down, he sensed that she wasn’t the person he truly desired.

“We all have the freedom to like whomever we choose. You can do what you want, Ms. Harmon, but please don’t go home crying to your family, seeking to have your elders teach me a lesson if you get hurt.”

Duncan felt it necessary to reject Lily’s affections openly, hoping to prepare her for the possibility of disappointment and to discourage any thoughts of pressuring him through their parents. The one who could have influenced him was no longer alive.

Lily smiled. “Don’t worry, I’m not that type of person.”

Duncan stood up and asked, “Do you still want to take a stroll? Let’s go for another lap before heading back to the house to rest. We have a banquet to attend tonight.”

Although he had no intention of accompanying his mother to the banquet, he felt obligated to attend with her and Lily to present a united front. However, he would never acknowledge Lily as his girlfriend, as they weren’t officially together yet.

He wondered if Liberty—No, not Liberty; he was curious if Sonny would join the adults at the banquet that evening.

Time flew by, and soon it was evening. Serenity asked her sister once more, but after Liberty firmly declined, she finally gave up trying to persuade her to attend the banquet.

In Zachary’s hilltop villa, he picked out a lovely yet somewhat conservative dress from the wardrobe and handed it to Serenity.

“I told you Liberty wouldn’t want to go,” he remarked.

After giving her the gown, he gently added, “You don’t need to rush to pull Liberty into the social circle. Just let things unfold naturally.”