Chapter 51. A New Whim

"Brendon! Are you a man or a child? Why is that smile on your face? Everything we do has consequences. And you know that your consequence could be a child in that poor woman's womb, right? You also know what a decent man would do in a situation like that, right? I was proud of you. I know you led a life of celibacy waiting for the right woman and today I come home to disappointment. Now you have to marry her!" If you don't do this to make up for your mistake, your life will be cursed forever. I say again that you have become one flesh, marriage is just a sacred formality that must be fulfilled to avoid scandals." Lurdes got up and went to the sink.

Brendon also got up and went after her and stopped next to her.

"You're wrong, Lurdes. I think I want to marry her and I want you to help me convince her that this is necessary... You've seen her personality and you know it won't be an easy task."

Lurdes turned to him and her gaze was now proud.

"I will help you, y