Finding Love in the Boss’s Embrace After Divorce

Chapter 1409 Have a Stable Relationship, Yet Unmarried

Today, Marcellus deliberately wore a slightly more casual suit, wanting to appear less mature. He pulled out a chair, "Mrs. Julius, please have a seat."

Wallis glanced at the seat; it was the main seat. She quickly moved to the side and said, "Mr. Perkins, you must sit here; I can't..."

"Why not?" Marcellus also insisted, in his eyes, she was his girlfriend's mother, and he absolutely could not be neglectful. "As the elder, it's most appropriate for you to sit here."

Beryl looked at the back and forth between the two of them and realized the atmosphere was about to become tense. She quickly tried to ease the situation, "Mom, since Mr. Perkins said you should sit, just go ahead. Otherwise, he'll feel awkward."

Wallis hesitated for a moment after hearing this but knew it would be impolite to continue declining. With some unease, she sat in the main seat.

Beryl sat down next to her while Marcellus took the seat across from them.

an awkward silence filled the air. Finally,

if there's anything you'd like to eat. I've asked them

to eat. "Whatever you order is fine; I have no dietary

the waiter, Beryl, and Marcellus's eyes met, but they quickly averted their gazes like they were scalded by boiling water. There

were served, and it was evident that Marcellus had put some effort into ordering

her, she could feel the natural aura emanating from him with every move he made. This was the first time she

one look, and it was clear that

front of her, and said, "Mr. Perkins, my husband is still in the hospital. I have to stay by his side this afternoon, so I can't drink alcohol. I'll use tea instead,

saying, "Mrs. Julius, you don't have to be polite. It's all something I... " "Should do" almost came out of his mouth, but after receiving a warning glance from Beryl, he quickly changed his wording, "It's

intern. To receive such