Chapter 1310 What Really Happened That Year

Giovanni moved closer to Xenia, enveloping her in a comforting embrace. “Xenia, your mother and I only wish for your happiness. We've always believed that love cannot be forced, that for a marriage to thrive, it must be built on genuine affection and mutual respect,” he reassured her, his voice gentle yet firm. They knew all too well that happiness in a marriage was not something that could be dictated or arranged; it had to be chosen freely by both parties involved.