Michael fell silent when his mother said that. The joy on his face suddenly faded. No one in this world is more sensitive and understanding about a person than a mother. A mother has great instincts for her children.
"You're wrong, Mother. I married Clarissa because I felt I was compatible with her. We've known each other since childhood. She and I just needed to adapt. Clarissa started to open her heart to me," Michael said.
Elizabeth sighed for a moment. She patted Michael on the shoulder.
"And what about you?" Elizabeth asked.
"Me?" Michael didn't understand.
"What about your feelings for Clarissa? Are you sincere? Or are you just using her to get ahead of your brother?"
Michael felt hurt that his mother was intimidating him.
"A noble marriage does not require feelings of love. I
