Chapter Forty-Four

~LIAM~

“Because you are going to date her, and eventually marry her.”

“What!” I quickly stare at him. “Are you setting me up for an arranged marriage? What if I eventually find my mate?”

He scoffed and brought out a stick of cigarettes. I've told this man to stop smoking but he won't ever listen to me. He lit up the cigarette, took a short drag before puffing the smoke. I don't like the smell of cigarettes but my dad won't hesitate to smoke in front of me.

“When did you start to care about mates? You never wanted to meet your mate since I gave you a bad impression about what mate is.” He took another drag and puffed the smoke up in the air.

I closed my eyes trying not to remember the ugly past. I don't know why I love this man and still consider him as my father despite all he did in the past. My brother is the only one that has the heart to hate him. Why is it hard for me?

“Her name is Eleonora. She's beautiful, intelligent and smart. She's a medical doctor and owns a very big hospi