An image of Yue-lao, the patron god of a blissful marriage, was on one side of the box. Lok went to
visit Yue-lao's temple because

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53. just

she is later raised by him and his wife, madame valmonde, who sees her as gift from god, as the couple cannot have their own children. later, desiree falls in love with a wealthy man, armand aubigny, and they get married.

well if u read the book you would know that she meant to