Abigail figured they weren't in the right position to meddle in others' affairs.

"We may give our advice, yet if they choose not to heed it, then so it shall be. Their fate lies in their own hands," Luna expressed softly.

Every romantic tale encountered its twists and turns.

Throughout the ages, it had often been either the bride's parents or the groom's who dissented a couple's relationship. Smooth marriages were rare occurrences.

"His father has a hot temper," Dana fretted.

After eventually soothing Dana and sending her away, Luna sighed in resignation. "Irene has encountered countless obstacles. She believed she had found someone with similar living conditions to her, but she failed to realize a man who owned a car and a house couldn't be just moderate."

Moreover, there were many in Capitalis who carried prejudice toward immigrants.

"It's really hard for the local families in Capitalis to accept her conditions," Abigail murmured softly.

Luna let out a weary sigh and remained silent.

As the workday neared its end, Leon finally turned up.

"Miss Smith." He stood by the office entrance, looking visibly restrained and nervous.

Abigail peered over her computer screen. "You're back."

"Um..." Leon seemed somewhat embarrassed.

"You haven't been working on the team's design. Where were you?" Luna asked with a stern expression.

Leon nervously chewed his lip before asking, "Did my mother stop by? Did she cause a commotion?"

possibly do? Do you think our company is just for show? We can

my parents to avoid any trouble

"Should we let Irene

calling her multiple times, but she hasn't answered any of my calls. She only responds to texts." Luna wanted to

me try calling her." Abigail retrieved

she tried calling Irene, there

to the hotel from the film set and checked her phone, only to see a

almost 10 p.m. by now, so she decided to

from the set. I had so much work to do, so I hardly had time to check my

her. 'Don't

a sigh

phone, she ordered takeout and hurried to take

the hotel, wearing her

then replied to Leon's texts

lately, so just focus on your affairs. You don't

had texted her earlier in the day, saying he wouldn't be able to come to the set for the next

him to come and pick her up

capable of living independently. She also didn't want to occupy his time

reply to

takeout arrived soon after, and Irene hurried to open the

she opened it, the delivery man forcefully pushed

people rushed into the room, and the door slammed shut

futile as she stared fearfully at the middle-aged man emerging

on his face and a sturdy build, the man bore a striking resemblance to Leon in his features. Hence,

this way." Zeke approached Irene slowly, his

gazed at him and calmed

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