intently at Liberty. Having come from a wealthy family for decades, Mrs. Lewis was skilled at judging character. She sensed that Liberty was being truthful. Liberty’s gaze was sincere. If she were lying, she wouldn’t have met Mrs. Lewis’s eyes with such openness. Liberty wasn’t that crafty, was she? “I trust you, Liberty,” Mrs. Lewis said gently. “But Duncan likes you. He’s quite stubborn. No matter how much I advise him, he refuses to listen to me and continues to have feelings for you.” Clearly, Mrs. Lewis was indicating that she would not accept Liberty as her daughter-in-law. After a brief silence, Liberty responded, “Mrs. Lewis, when Mr. Lewis confessed his love to me, I turned him down. He continues to pursue me, but I’m not accepting him. His feelings for me are beyond my control.” Chapter 1616 2/2 Indeed, there was nothing she could do about it. She had no interest in Duncan; his feelings were his concern. “Mrs. Lewis, you might consider discussing this with Mr. Lewis. I appreciate his feelings for me, but I don’t intend to remarry. The thought of my past marriage still frightens me. Now that I’ve finally moved on and my life is back on track, I don’t want to be trapped in the confines of love again.” Some liken marriage to a tomb of love, where women are buried inside. “Mrs. Lewis, perhaps you could arrange for Mr. Lewis to meet and interact with other affluent young ladies. As he engages with more women, he’ll come to realize there are many who are better suited to him than I am.” Those within his social circle would be a better match for him. Mrs. Lewis sighed. “Liberty, to be honest, I have begun to worry about Duncan since he turned thirty. I arranged many…
He went on blind dates for a year, but he refused to meet any of the girls. He’s independent and stubborn, and there’s nothing I can do about it.
“Lily is the daughter of my best friend. Although she’s not from Wiltspoon, the Harmons are considered a wealthy family. Lily may be slightly younger than Duncan, but they would be a good match. Additionally, both our families had hoped to be connected through marriage.”
“As you can see, it turns out that Lily has moved on from Duncan.”
While she spoke, Mrs. Lewis continued to moan and sigh.
She was eager to make Lily her daughter-in-law.