Duncan did not like his mother setting him up with girls, but he had to admit that Lily’s words were reasonable.

“After talking about it, I think we share similar views, and you also think I’m excellent. Why don’t we give it a try? If you still can’t fall in love with me, I won’t continue to pester you.”

It was not like Lily had no other suitors.

Duncan was silent.

“Do you have someone you like, Duncan?”

“No.”

Duncan denied that he had someone he liked, but the image of that once-fat figur