Leading her further aside, Ryan spoke plainly, "Abigail, this is my promise to you. It's also the foundation for you to live with confidence."
"My family situation is... unique. I won't have any property under my own name."
He gently cupped her face, brushing his lips against hers.
"Don't overthink it. If I weren't worried about your mother's reaction, I'd take you to buy a villa right now."
"In my heart, you're no less than them. But given the circumstances, this is the best way to keep your mother at ease."
His thumb traced her cheek as he continued, "Maybe you still see this as a transaction. But if you believe what Ubaya has told you, can't you trust me too?"
Ryan called Ubaya over as well and said softly, "Just accept it with a clear conscience, and consider it as doing me a favor."
"There is a special reason that I cannot tell you, but I cannot have any property under my own name."
