Mr. Augustine murmured, "If society wasn't so damn hard on women, my family wouldn't have..."
If those rumors and misunderstandings hadn't occurred, they wouldn't have...
But at the end of the day, the one who should really take the blame was him. If he had been by their side, they wouldn't have chosen that path of despair. Reminiscing, Mr. Augustine's eyes filled with a misty fog, as if he had aged years in seconds.
Old Mr. Abner understood him and swiftly changed the subject, "Cornelia, tell us, is Marc good to you?"
"He's really great to me." Cornelia looked up at Marcus, continuing, "I think Marc treats me so well because of your influence."
Hearing this, both old men beamed with pride, chiming in unison, "Of course, we've taught him since he was a kid. A man can lack achievements, but he can never treat his wife poorly. A good life belongs only to a man who treats his wife well."
Cornelia commented, "That's a wise saying."
Mr. Augustine added, "Marc, Cornelia is a catch. You must never let her down."
Marcus assured, "I would never let her down."
Mr. Augustine squinted his eyes, warning sternly, "If you dare let her down, I'll make sure you pay the price."
Despite helping many, Mr. Augustine was a bit of a loner, rarely engaging in chit chat. Marcus, having known him for nearly two decades, had never seen him show such care for anyone.
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