"Grandpa, I would like to call the engagement off as well."

When Philip heard that, he looked at Ariel in disbelief. "W—what are you talking about, Ariel? Are you thinking straight?"

Enduring her heartache, she shook her head. "I'm serious. Since Stephen doesn't want to marry me, what's the point of forcing him? Grandpa, forced marriage doesn't bring happiness."

"No ... It shouldn't be like this ..." Philip was at a loss. He couldn't figure out what Ariel was thinking.

All this time, Ariel