Duncan’s face bore scars, yet he was a CEO with a net worth in the tens of billions. He could easily restore his handsome appearance if he chose to have the scar removed. Though he was slightly older, he remained attractive and wealthy, which likely meant many women desired to marry him.
How could he possibly be interested in her?
Even though she had lost weight, she was still a divorced woman. It’s not that divorced women couldn’t find love again, but she believed that men from affluent families had far better options. There was little reason for someone like him to choose a divorced woman like her, especially since she had a three-year-old son.
“I’m telling you the truth, Liberty. Duncan likes you,” her friend insisted.
Liberty was taken aback.
“Do you have any feelings for him?” Now that the truth was out, Serenity asked her sister how she felt about Duncan.
Without hesitation, Liberty responded, “Seren, I only see Mr. Lewis as a friend. There’s nothing romantic between us; I’ve never thought of him that way. I’ve also said I don’t want to remarry. My focus is on running my breakfast diner successfully. My dream is to own a large hotel.”
“I’ll raise Sonny until he’s old enough to take over the business. Once he’s married, I’ll offer help and care for my grandchildren if they need it. If they don’t, I’ll travel the world without intruding on their lives.”
Having suffered at the hands of her mother-in-law in the past, Liberty was determined never to be a mother-in-law who meddled in her son and daughter-in-law’s affairs. She aspired to be the kind of mother-in-law her daughter-in-law would appreciate, not a difficult one.
“Duncan really likes you, Liberty. Are you sure you’re not going to consider it? He may look a bit rough, but he’s honest and sincere. He’s far better than Hank. You’re still young…”
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