Although Fabian always had a bubbly front, he knew the only reason Cameron even gave him a second look was because of his late sister. Fabian would bring up his late sister from time to time, and it was only then that Cameron's face looked less gloomy.
If Cameron had moved on and found a new woman, his sister would have been completely forgotten. What good would that have on Fabian, then?
"I'm just repeating after you. You're a man, after all. You should understand men better than me. No matter how affectionate a man is, it's been years…" Maria trailed off, feeling wronged. Still, she was just telling the truth.
Before Fabian allowed his anger to take over, he reeled himself in. Thinking about it, he felt that his wife was right.
He was also a man, after all. He thought Cameron must have lost his mind to mourn over his late wife for so many years. If it were Fabian for a change, he would have courted a few women long ago.
His gaze subconsciously fell on his wife, and the little thought in his heart did not escape that woman's keen intuition.
"What is it? Are you planning to replace me already?" Maria retorted with raised eyebrows.
“Of course not! I'm just thinking about what you said!" He quickly replied. "Don't point your finger at me. Look at yourself. Look at how much you've praised Cameron. I'm sure you'd want to go with him if I'm dead, don't you?"
"Of course, I'd want to!" She was very frank and immediately continued, "He’s more capable, more handsome, and has a higher status than you, but…"
Just as Fabian was about to lose his temper, Maria abruptly changed her tone, "He looks down on me. I have my pride!"
Fabian was speechless. Although his wife's words weren't pleasant, they were still the truth.
"You're lucky you have your pride," he snorted.
The two sulked quietly for a moment before Maria couldn't hold herself back anymore and said, "You're in the wrong as well. I know you're stressed about work, but why did you have to let your anger out on Ree? She hasn't been back for such a long time. It's rare for her to want to come home. Now, you've made her leave again."
"I am her father. Are you asking me to let her stomp all over my head like that?!" He raised her voice.
‘That’s ridiculous! There’s no reason for me to let a child disrespect me like that.’
"This is all your fault! Look at the girl she turned out to be. She spends all day in some research lab. The other day, Mr. Blanc asked if I wanted to set her up with his son. I haven't even brought it up, and she's already gone."
"Which Mr. Blanc is this?" This piqued Maria's interest.
"It makes no difference which Mr. Blanc this is. Can you decide for your daughter?" Fabian replied mockingly.
She fell silent. ‘He’s right.’
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