Chapter 749 - Nicolae Broke His Principle (1/2)

”Mrs. Lu, I don't have a mother. She passed away a long time ago. I loved her very much and I understand how Marie feels about you. I, too, will do anything for my mother's happiness. I really admire Marie and feel that we complement each other. I admire her strength. I admire that she never despaired and that she loves you very much.”

Nicolae took Marie's hand and placed it on Mrs. Lu's knee. ”I really want to marry her. I am asking for your blessing today. Are you willing to trust me with your beloved daughter? I will take care of her. I will love her. I will protect her and make sure her happiness is paramount. If Mother is willing to accept me as your son-in-law, then, please allow me to ask Marie's hand in marriage ...”

Both women looked equally stunned. They had no idea that Nicolae would say such a thing, especially Marie. She knew for sure that the man, from the outset, was very firm in not wanting to have anything to do with her after their two-day agreement was over.

If they were going to really get married in front of Mrs. Lu, Marie knew this play they were acting would become serious and she did not know how to react.

For a moment, Mrs. Lu looked at Nicolae with a surprised expression. Tears then flowed down from her eyes and finally, unable to hold back, she was sobbing. She cried for a long time that Nicolae and Marie did not know what to do.

”Mom... are you angry at us?” Marie asked in a worried voice.

”Did I say something hurtful?” Nicolae asked.

Mrs. Lu shook her head vigorously and rubbed their heads in turn lovingly.

”No ... These are not tears of sadness. These are tears of happiness. Thank you ...” she whispered between her sobs. ”I have always felt guilty because I could not be there for you. Since you were born, I only give you suffering. This made me feel very sad. In your life, you have never gotten happiness from me. I feel this is unfair to you. But, I am helpless, and there is nothing I can do for you. All this makes me very heartbroken ...”

Mrs. Lu's sobs became even more intense. She now cupped her face with both hands. She looked truly aggrieved.

”That's not true. Mom, you did the best for me, and my life is very happy ...” Marie said calmly.

”That's not true. You basically raised yourself. I have been nothing but a burden to you,” whispered Mrs. Lu. ”I feel very guilty if I leave you alone in this world to meet your father again. But now, because I see that there is actually a man who loves you as much as I do, someone who is willing to do anything for you ... I feel content.”

”Ah... does this mean, you will you accept me as Marie's husband?” Nicolae asked with a smile. ”We would be very happy if you could come and give us your blessings.”

Marie's face also looked bright at her mother's words. She exchanged glances with Nicolae, and the two smiled at each other.

”We will get married as soon as possible. We can do it tomorrow morning if you're okay with it...” said Marie in a cheerful voice. ”Mom, we must dress up and look beautiful together.”

Mrs. Lu nodded and smiled happily. The atmosphere that was previously filled with sadness and melancholy, slowly turned happier. Mrs. Lu was all smiles. She even laughed a few times as she kissed her daughter's cheek and patted her shoulders affectionately.

Even though in a glance, it looked like she was getting stronger and healthier, Nicolae knew that Mrs. Lu's condition was actually like a smoldering wick on a candle. She was on the last of her flames. Nicolae could see that the fragile woman didn't have much time.

Nicolae broke his principle for the first time and lied to make a dying woman happy for one last time. He hoped that at the end of her tragic life she could feel a little happiness.