Chapter 821

Mateo turned around, leaning against the window and gazing at Trystan. "What my father said... it's right. I struggle to sustain love for one person. I can't seem to fall in love with anyone." Trystan's patience was wearing thin. "Mateo, are you telling me this to show me how selfish and shameless you are?" He stepped forward, grasping Mateo's collar. "You don't love Bethany, yet you're trapping her like this. What's your game?" Mateo didn't resist, meeting Trystan's gaze calmly. "You know what? The three years I've been married to Bethany have been the most peaceful and serene period of my life. I think this is the essence of marriage: a steady presence, a constant support system. It's the comfort of knowing there's someone out there, always ready to welcome you home." He became a bit emotional. "Trystan, can you understand how I feel? I have cherished and protected them with my life for the past three years." "How can you be so selfish?" Trystan's fist was raised, but Mateo's cal