Flynt stared into Raeleigh's bright eyes and said, "What I'm trying to say is... My sister, Cynthia, likes Santiago. Although I have no idea how Santiago did it, I'm not surprised, judging by his behavior. Cynthia was raised by our family ever since she was young and rarely leaves the house."
"However, when I went abroad for my studies later, Cynthia came along with me. She and my elder sister, Yanora, took care of me."
"Over the past few years, Cynthia has remained very cautious in everything she did. She has never been fooled by a man."
"If Santiago hadn't deliberately seduced her, then I believe that she would not have been fooled by him."
Flynt observed Raeleigh after she put forward her concerns. Raeleigh answered, "Santiago is still young and can be a little mischievous at times, but he is definitely not a bad person. It must be because of me that he kidnapped her. Is there anything wrong with Cynthia?"
Although Raeleigh had no idea what kind of a person Cynthia was, based on the late night conversations Santiago had with Cynthia, she roughly knew that Cynthia was not a bad person.
Flynt shook his head and denied it.
"Then, you should ask Cynthia why she would rather help an outsider than her own family," Raeleigh said frankly.
Flynt sneered. "Women like sweet- talkers and Cynthia is no exception. Moreover, Cynthia is simple-minded and kind. She didn't have much exposure to the outside world. I know she's very eager to explore the outside world. I remember her sitting by the window sill, watching the outside world when we were young. I asked her what she was looking at, but she only replied that the poor people were very lucky to have their parents' love." "At that time, I was too young to understand what Cynthia meant. Later, as I grew older, I gradually understood. It turned out that children born into wealthy families like us have no control over our lives. We lived in a world that had been predetermined for us. We are basically like kites, with our lives determined by the kite flier. That person determines whether or not we were allowed to fly, or how far we can fly. We basically have no control over our lives."
"Unless we cut off the kite line ourselves. However, that would mean that we wouldn't have anything left."
Flynt smiled and said, "Cynthia is an amazing person. If Santiago wasn't a member of the Richards family and if not for his lack of manners, then I might have agreed to her request."
"Actually, Santiago isn't as bad as you think. That being said, I don't think Santiago and Cynthia would make a good pair. Her personality does not suit Santiago's. It has nothing to do with their status."
"You look at love too realistically. It's better for you to leave some room for reverie."
In the past, Raeleigh felt that love did not live in cottages as well as in courts. However, she did not feel the same way anymore.
"What about the relationship between us?" Flynt asked. Raeleigh froze for a moment. "What are you talking about? What relationship?"
"I don't care what it is, as long as we get to meet," Flynt said seriously. Raeleigh looked at Flynt, slightly amused. "Are you crazy?"
"I'm not crazy. I'm also human, and I have emotions and desires. Cynthia confided in me, but I didn't understand what she was saying. I want to understand what Cynthia meant, and that's why the only person I can confide in is you."
"That's your business. Don't confuse our relationship with that."
"I'm not. I saved you just now. Don't you have a single ounce of good towards your savior?"
"No, I don't."
When the conversation came to an end, Flynt sighed and said, "Even so, can't we at least be friends?"
"No." Raeleigh did not hesitate. Just then, Santiago entered the room. Raeleigh looked towards the direction of the sound and froze the moment she saw him.
"Shouldn't you ask for my permission before asking her to be your friend?" Santiago said as he walked over to Raeleigh's side. He took a look at Raeleigh before saying to Flynt, "Cynthia and I will take care of our own affairs. Raeleigh and you will take care of yours. Do not mix things up. If you truly understand what Cynthia's trying to tell you, then you wouldn't be here talking to Raeleigh."
"We, as people, must learn how to think on our own. We have to distinguish what's right and what's wrong. Don't use your sister as an excuse to talk to Raeleigh."
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