Zia turned to Eric, who also looked puzzled by Robert's words. She shook her head, indicating she didn't know why Robert had suddenly rejected Eric, even after Zia had just introduced them.

“Dad, I'm not joking when I say that Eric is my boyfriend.” Zia chuckled, thinking that maybe Robert was joking to tease her.

“Dad, I'm serious, Zia. Please don't get involved with Eric or even marry him. Never.”

“But why? Dad, you've probably never even spoken to Eric.”

Eric sighed softly, hearing Zia's guess about him and Robert.

Not only had they spoken, but they had even lived under the same roof for a short time, without any...