Converging Paths

Monica spoke in that lecturing tone again. Valeria did not like to hear it.

She muttered softly, "I don't have your perseverance. You pursued a man for so many years but still couldn't get his heart. Aunt Monica, you're so outstanding. Why are you so attached to one person?"

Valeria could not understand why Monica had persisted for so many years.

Monica's beautiful eyes widened slightly. "What do