Chapter 7

On the way back from dropping Kathryn off, I couldn't help but ask, "Kathryn, now that Matthew is treating you like this, do you still want to marry him?"

"I... I don't know," Kathryn replied, her gaze drifting out the window, her eyes filled with rare confusion.

"But if I don't marry him, who else could I marry?"

She whispered this, her voice as soft as a falling feather.

"Do you like him?"

Kathryn furrowed her brows and slowly shook her head.

"Like? Actually, I don't really know him, so it's hard to say I like him. But since I was little, everyone around me has told me Matthew is the best person to marry. They say marrying him is the best choice. Even my parents always say so..."

I thought, "Here it comes again. I know Matthew isn't that great!

But the male lead halo really is powerful..."

Unfortunately, Kathryn didn't hear my internal complaints and continued on her own path.

"From childhood, I've never made my parents angry. So I think if I don't marry Matthew, they'll be really disappointed in me."

At this point, a fleeting look of pain flashed across her eyes.

"You won't disappoint them."

I quickly grabbed Kathryn's soft hand, looking at her seriously.

"Your looks, your background, both are top-tier. You're calm, kind, and fluent in eight languages. You even earned your PhD in engineering from Virelia at a young age.

"You're so outstanding, how could they possibly be disappointed in you?"

Kathryn paused, her eyes seeming to light up with a spark.

"Really? Even if I can't marry him... it doesn't matter?"

I nodded firmly. "Of course. You're already an amazing person. Whether you marry someone or not won't change your own perfection.

"If you don't like him, then call off the engagement. Your parents will surely understand.

"So, Kathryn, be brave and follow your heart."