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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Amber O'Connor

'I'm older than my boyfriend's parents - but that doesn't make him a gold digger'

A couple with a 30-year age gap has slammed critics who suggest their relationship is motivated by money - and opened up about their unexpected connection.

Derek, 31, and Ron, 61, both say their relationship came as a surprise to them, not least because Ron is older than Derek's parents.

But the loved-up pair couldn't be happier they found each other after a "chance meeting" and hope to spend the rest of their lives together.

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