Ivy took out another piece of cake and took a bite out of it. "He knows that I like him. I made it quite obvious."
Lucas' mother chuckled. "And how did he respond?"
"I'm from Aryadelle. It's quite far from Taronia," Ivy said.
Lucas' mother instantly froze as she understood the implications of Ivy's words. "Are you saying you wouldn't be able to marry and move here?"
Ivy nodded. "My parents wouldn't let me marry here, and I don't want to leave them. They treat me really well."
Lucas' mother nodded in understanding "I can see that. You're always smiling, have a good personality, and it's clear that you come from a happy family."
Ivy affirmed her assumptions: "Yes. My parents weren't very keen on letting me come here, but I insisted. They didn't stop me, but they would absolutely not allow me to settle down here."
"If you're doing well in Aryadelle, there's no point in settling down in Taronia. Even though I haven't been abroad, I know that Aryadelle is quite developed." Lucas' mother sighed. "I don't have much time left. Lucas doesn't have a good relationship with his father, but he could live in Aryadelle with you... If he reciprocates your feelings, you could take him to Aryadelle."
Ivy's eyes lit up. "Aunty, do you think he would come with me?"
"Would you be willing to take him to Aryadelle?"
Ivy did not hesitate and nodded. "Of course, but I think he probably wouldn't want to leave. After all, this is his home country. Even though he doesn't have a good relationship with his father's side of the family, he has friends here, and he has his own company now. If he were to come with me to Aryadelle, he would have to shut down his company... It would be too much of a sacrifice for him."
"If two people are in love, sacrifices cannot be avoided! Ivy, I really like you. It would be great if you could become my daughter-in-law."
"Aunty, there's another big issue between the two of us... My parents have strict control over my choice of partner. Even though I really like Lucas, he would need to gain my parents' approval for us to be together."
"All right! I don't know if I'll be around to see the day you two get together, though."
"I'll have a serious conversation with my parents when I go home for the holidays. I hope I will come back with good news."
"Okay!"
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