that they must have fought again. Mrs. Lewis remained stubborn and refused to give her blessing. Despite Duncan’s headstrong nature, he couldn’t ignore the fact that she was his mother, which only added to his frustration. Zachary thought, ‘My sister-in-law hasn’t even acknowledged his feelings.’ Mrs. Lewis’s discouraging behavior would ultimately harm her relationship with her son.
Josh frowned. “Your sister-in-law still hasn’t accepted Duncan, right? She openly said she didn’t like him and had no feelings for him. What does Mrs. Lewis hope to gain by causing such a scene?”
“She’s reacting this way because my sister-in-law doesn’t have feelings for Duncan. She wants him to give up,” came the reply.
Zachary sighed. “I’ll just have a drink. We should try to convince Duncan to let go as well.” He had previously advised Duncan that if Liberty did not reciprocate his feelings, he shouldn’t keep pursuing her to avoid jeopardizing their friendship.
Zachary had a strong bond with Duncan, having been friends for many years. Now, he found himself caught between Duncan and Liberty, feeling the pressure of both sides. He genuinely wished for Duncan to end up with Liberty, as he believed it would lead to her happiness for the rest of her life.
However, Mrs. Lewis’s unwavering opposition to their relationship and her increasingly negative attitude led Zachary to withdraw his support for Duncan and Liberty getting together.
After a brief silence, Josh remarked, “We know how Duncan is. The more someone tries to stop him, the more determined he becomes. He has a rebellious streak that runs deep. No one can change his mind unless he decides to let go himself.”
Even if Liberty were to leave, Duncan would neither give up nor back down. He would search for her, even if it meant traveling around the world. Liberty was aware of this determination.
the reality. Thus, she did not consider escaping. It was inevitable. Her only option was to move, preventing Duncan from visiting her apartment every day.