Despite Madeline's comfort, Ava still sighed sadly.

She leaned her head on Madeline's shoulder, the corners of her eyes started welling with tears without her knowing as the cold wind blew past her.

“Maddie, I don’t think it’s important whether two people have feelings for each other or not if they want to end up together.”

“How could that be?” Madeline did not understand why Ava said that. “A marriage without feelings is the most painful and saddest thing in the world. You have feelings for Dan. He’s such a gentle and considerate person too. I believe he’ll make you very happy.”

Ava raised the corners of her lips, pulling them into a regretful smile. “Yes, I also believe that Dan is a man who can bring happiness to his wife. However, his wife won’t be me.”

“..”

Upon hearing this, Madeline's expression changed drastically.

She turned her head to look at Ava abruptly. “Ava, what do you mean by that? What happened between you and Dan?”

“He’s decided to marry his childhood sweeth