Chris encountered Marco entering with tea just as he was leaving the living room. He swiftly departed, vanishing before his father could utter a word.

Marco sighed and topped up Fleur's tea. He approached her with a smile. "Why the serious face, my dear? I thought you'd already—"

"Already what?" She glared at him.

"Nothing, nothing," he stammered. "I mean, isn't it better to give him what he wants? He's like a block of wood. When have you seen him interested in a girl? It's a rare occurrence that he's finally opening up, so let's not argue with him!"

"What do you know?!" She punched him. "I have my own plan. Stop being nosy!"

"Hehe!" He chuckled. "Aren't you just worried she'll steal your spotlight once they're married? Don't fret, my dear. You'll always be the queen at home!"

"Go away!"

She remained stubborn but had a smile in her eyes.

him, coaxing him

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their meeting. She contemplated it, understanding the Hamertons wouldn't look favorably upon a common family, especially one

she persisted in the relationship, it would only complicate

widened her eyes in

really giving up?" asked

by his side as long as he doesn't give up on me, but... If he can't handle the pressure one day and chooses to give up, I won't blame him. I'll quietly step away so he won't feel

realizing that sensible kids often didn't get what they deserved. She hoped Lena would receive the happiness she deserved, considering the

Lena's hands, and

that day. Where did you

"Splendor Hotel."

situation. "Did you have fish on

was taken aback, recalling

"That fish is specially raised in the

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