Their initial meeting through a blind date was no mere coincidence.

At one point, he had contemplated marriage with her, but being a member of the Smith family had kept him grounded. He found that Cecilia could never fall in love with him and always had someone else in her heart.

Choosing to withdraw was the most dignified course of action.

Thomas wore a faint smile tinged with a hint of disappointment and regret.

His wife leaned in and asked softly, "Thomas, how about we go eat something later? I'd like some steak."