Chapter 67

Franklin fell in love with a beautiful, kind, intelligent woman over two decades ago. Despite the complications of their situation, he recognized that his feelings were undeniable.

He understood the challenges of loving her. Nonetheless, he could not control his heart. He wanted her despite everything.

"Why are you crying?" He had found her in the garden when he visited his best friend to discuss their business partnership.

He had always liked her since the first time he met her. But she was already dating his best friend at that time. He had no choice but to admire her from afar, knowing he could never have her.

Eventually, she married his best friend while he married the woman his parents had arranged for him. He thought that would be enough to stop his foolish heart.

But—

He loved Edith.

He knew it was wrong to love her. He could not betray his best friend. But he could not dictate who to love.