Chapter 95

"Even though Andrew and I pretended to be married, I hope we can start over again, perhaps by dating. "I'm truly sorry, Grandpa. Though it wasn't my intention, I did lie to you after all. I hope you can give Andrew and me some space and let us take our time," Doria said sincerely. Gavin and Andrew were taken aback by Doria's unexpected confession. Considering her typically reserved demeanor, it must have required a great deal of courage for her to say such a thing. Despite not having spent much time with Doria, Andrew found her to be a pleasant companion and was open to the idea of beginning a relationship with her. He couldn't help but wonder if his actions during Gavin's illness, the incident at the banquet, and Susan's recent trouble at Wallma Supermarket had made an impression on Doria, prompting her to suggest dating instead of rushing into marriage. On the other hand, Gavin's desire for their marriage wasn't solely about the prestigious status of the Hughes family; it was p