Chapter 402 New Obstacles

• On the other end of the line, Patrick’s mother fell silent. She offered no explanation—only another excuse.
• “Patrick, I’ve opposed this relationship because I care about you,” she said coolly. “No matter what you believe, your father and I will not change our stance. That girl… there’s too much surrounding her. Talent and money aside, she isn’t the kind of wife our family needs. She’s not suitable.”
• Patrick let out a short, bitter laugh.“Mom, what kind of wife do you think our family needs? The woman I marry isn’t a position to be filled. She’s the person I want to spend my life with. Marriage begins with love—responsibility comes after. If I can’t be with the woman I love, then I’d rather never marry at all. I’ve said this before, and I still mean it.”