Would that make you suspicious or is that not a reason?

Would that make you skeptical because he now admits that it is not real?

Actually, everyone thought he was really engaged to a relative. No one knew that the engagement was just a way for him to stay in another country. I believe and trust him.

That's why he couldn't tell anyone about me at first. But now he's telling his brother, his close friend. I've even met his brother. Even though the trial is still ongoing.