Chapter 170: You're Not Allowed to Smile at Others

"Of course, he's a strict man, but if he truly cares about you, he'll understand," Cruz said. "He’s not as unreasonable as you think." Maria still felt a bit uneasy. "Alright," she sighed. "But even if he doesn’t get angry, I’ll still feel bad. Mr. Kardashian saved my life, and so did you. Sometimes I wonder, if our relationship becomes public, what will people say about us?" Cruz had thought about this too. Previously, to properly take care of Maria, he had publicly claimed to be a relative, saying he was an elder figure in her life. If their relationship were exposed, both Maria and their children would likely face harsh rumors and gossip. Faced with this burden, Cruz looked at Maria. "So what do you want to do?" "Can we keep our relationship secret for now?" Maria suggested. "I think revealing it too soon might not be the best idea. Maybe after some time, when we’re more stable, we can make it public. After all, we’re planning to be together for a long time." Cruz nodded. "As l