Fleur pursed her lips, adjusted her shawl, and shot him a proud look.

The dinner that followed was something Lena found amusing but could not laugh.

The dishes were plentiful, and the hotel's service was attentive. Marco was not that difficult to get along with, but Fleur...

"Let me be clear!" Fleur put down her cutlery, fiddled with her massive Kashmir sapphire ring, and glanced around before fixing her gaze on Lena. "Ms. Harding, the Warnocks are not just any ordinary household. It's not a place for just anyone, and..."

Marco coughed and weakly reminded her, "Dear, it's the Hamertons. The Hamertons..."

"Oh?" Fleur immediately raised her voice. "You old man, bad! When you were young, you pursued me and talked about marrying into my family! Into my family, understand?"

Marco coughed even harder.

Chris covered his face and shot an exasperated look at Lena through his fingers. -

After their meal, Chris walked Lena back to the apartment and headed over to the Hamerton residence. As soon as he stepped inside, he spotted Marco and Fleur seated on the living room sofa.

wanted to talk to them

caught Marco making exaggerated hand signals and gesturing toward

and took a seat beside

her confident and proud demeanor, locking eyes with her

care of someone like this outside, haven't

"Uh, Mom..."

the teacup before her. "Let's be direct then! I only have four words for your

"Mom, why?"

not even smiling. Why would I need a

a smile. "Dear, the young lady's mature and doesn't like smiling.

a composed wife like

close your mouth!" Fleur scolded

could only get up to refill the hot

was getting

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