it seems too obvious that their fate is linked from past
"Yes, she chose Gilbert over Liam and Liam was too devastated because of it. He initially did not like women because of his trauma due to his mother, but he gambled his feelings on Gale. Then it didn't work out. He was really hurt and was in a lot of pain that time. He perseveres to be the best in his craft after that, killing himself with work while hating all the women in the world." Jorge narrated.