Love, paired with selfless sacrifices, yielded a joy greater than mere taking.


    Now that she was aware of Marco’s struggles, how could she let him fight alone?


    Marco nestled his head in the crook of Loraine’s shoulder and had a sudden realization. This was their


    first peaceful moment together since they got married.


    Without any ulterior motives, they found sce in each other’spany, forming a pir of support,


    just like a real couple.


    Past memories intermingled with the present, and he found himself reflecting on their three years of


    marriage, apologizing with regret


    “Now I finallyprehend the torment they put you through. I’m sorry,


    I was negligent and left you alone to face the Bryant family. I’m deeply sorry.”


    His voice faded to a whisper.


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    “If only I had grasped your predicament sooner and offered morefort and care, our marriage


    wouldn’t have…”


    Interrupting him, Loraine said, “Marco, let’s not dwell on this. The


    Bryant family is separate from you. What’s done is done.”


    Marco shook his head, now understanding the ridicule he faced from the


    Torres family and Cayson previously.


    Even though those incidents were in the past, they hadn’t vanished, and he couldn’t simply brush them


    aside.


    “I acknowledge that my actions caused you pain, all for the sake of my family and others, Loraine. I


    may try to justify my actions, but it’s undeniable that the Bryant family raised me. Often, in appreciation


    for their care, I felt obligated to defend them.”


    Loraine grew quiet, remembering the incident where Marco had assured her he would help confront


    Marina’s false allegations, only toter request her to withdraw theint.


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    Did his obligations to his family mean she had to keep making sacrifices?


    Breaking free from Marco’s embrace, Loraine pursed her Lips


    Sensing her shift in mood, Marco felt a pang of anxiety and inquired


    “What’s wrong?”


    “Marco, are you nning to forever be at the mercy of the Bryant family? Yes, they’ve harmed me


    before, but now they’re not even sparing you. Why continue to show them mercy?”


    Marco grasped her meaning, shook his head, and took her hand, with a self-deprecating smirk.


    “Don’t worry, I won’t… That time, I stood by my words. That was the Last time. Now, I’ve done all that I


    could for the Bryant family. From this point forward, I’ll handle matters professionally and stand by my


    convictions. I won’t let anyone have the chance to bully you again!”