"I don't love her just because she's beautiful or charming," William continued firmly. "If that were the case, I would have fallen for her the moment we first met."
"I lived beside her for months. She taught me many things, and during that time we truly came to understand each other."
"At first, I never intended to make her mine. But as time passed, I realized that we share a very similar nature."
William looked directly at Tamasya now.
"Tamasya cares deeply for her people and those close to her. When I realized that, I began respecting her more and more because I'm the same."
Then he looked back toward Anastasia.
"You know me, Mom."
"Tamasya and I met each other during the loneliest periods of our lives."
His expression turned distant for a moment as old memories resurfaced.
"I started running a sweet shop when I was twelve years old. I lived alone for two years while handling every problem myself, thugs, thieves, headaches, and everything that came my way."
