Chapter 134 You Lack Confidence

Regardless, the age difference between Oriana and Gideon was significant.

Gideon acknowledged it frankly. "True."

He looked down, continuing, "So I kept it to myself. Many knew I had a beloved, but none knew her identity."

He had done this, in part, to protect Oriana's reputation.

Also, at the time, many considered Oriana and Evander childhood sweethearts, a perfect match. Splitting them up wasn't