At that moment, of course, the host had already picked up on the underlying meaning in Richard's every word.

However, being on a live broadcast, she couldn't afford to expose the implication outright or press too deeply into it. She merely offered a polite and cautious wish: that Richard would soon win the heart of the woman he loved and find happiness in love.

"Thank you for your kind wishes,"

"I truly hope so as well,"

Richard replied with a faint smile.

Once the interview ended and they ...