Ever since the news of her father, Thomas Markle's new relationship with Rio Canedo, a Filipina nurse he met in rehab after his leg amputation, surfaced, Meghan Markle's reaction has been eagerly anticipated. Now, a source has finally revealed what the Duchess of Sussex truly feels, as reported by Woman's Day.
Apparently, Meghan learned of this through the media, as usual. She's shocked and finds it sad, considering the age gap and her father's current state, which makes her fear that he might be taken advantage of. The fact that Rio is reportedly in her 40s while Meghan's father is 81 only amplifies this concern.
Meghan is no stranger to familial criticism, but this situation has her worried. The fear of 'love-story interviews' further adds to her apprehensions. While she has no doubt that her father genuinely believes this is love, there's a lingering fear that 'this Rio woman' could become an even bigger obstacle for her than her father has been.
However, it's clear that the love story 'developed gradually,' as revealed in an interview with The Daily Mail that a source close to the Duchess' father sat through. "Thomas is in love and feels like someone finally has his back," they said. Plus, "Rio's been a wonderful influence on him," they noted. "He's losing weight and his color is coming back to him. So it's hard to argue that she might have ulterior motives when he's so happy." He doesn't expect to hear from Meghan, but for the first time, he's starting to not care.
