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.

had wanted to talk to

Marco making exaggerated hand signals and gesturing toward

chuckled and took a seat beside his mother, gently

maintained her confident and proud demeanor, locking eyes with her son

been taking care of someone like this

"Uh, Mom..."

what you want to say." Fleur smoothed her hair and picked up the teacup before her. "Let's be direct then! I only have

"Mom, why?"

she was like when she was eating. A long face and not even smiling. Why would I need a daughter-in-law like that? So

mature and

a composed

close your mouth!" Fleur scolded him

refill the hot water

was getting

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