Ivan thought it was a bit odd facing a painting of a back, but he didn't move it. If he did, it would show dissatisfaction with his mother's arrangement and would incur his father's reprimand, and everyone knew his father was famously affectionate towards his wife.
Ivan envied his parents' love, which remained as vibrant as ever after decades. His father once promised his mother a lifetime of happiness and peace, and he indeed proved it through his actions. His mother was one of the happiest women in T City.
He too wished to have a childhood sweetheart like his father, but unfortunately, he felt no romantic affection for Camila, who only considered him an older brother.
Ivan stayed in the study room for several hours until the door was pushed open.
A similarly tall and handsome man walked in; he was Glades Horne's younger son, Felix Horne.
