Chapter 4979
Mr. and Mrs. Legare both nodded in agreement.
“Think it through carefully, Joaquin,” Mrs. Legare said gently. “Marriage is a lifelong decision—it shapes your happiness for years to come. Whether your wife treats us well or not is secondary. After all, you two are the ones who’ll be living together.
“Once you’re married, you’ll stay in the city, and we’ll only see you occasionally when you visit home. Your father and I will remain in the countryside. When we’re old and can’t get around much, your siblings will look after us. We won’t trouble you too much.”
Her tone softened as she added, “So think mainly about yourself. If you can’t find mutual love, then choose the person who loves you most. She’ll treat you well, accept you fully, and stand by you because she loves you. But if you chase someone who doesn’t love you back, you’ll only hurt yourself in the end.”
Joaquin fell silent, his expression thoughtful.
Just then, Yehua came out of the kitchen, wiping her hands on a towel. She had finished washing the dishes and cleaning up.