Luke replied to Luca's explanation with a simple 'mmm'.

Luca also remained quiet to avoid saying something wrong again.

On the other hand, Percy brought Nina back to the manor.

Old Master Mallory had dozed off with his back against the sofa, while Madam Mallory's howls could be heard from upstairs.

At least the maids had successfully dragged her back into her room.

Upon hearing footsteps, Old Master Mallory opened his eyes. The butler who was keeping watch over him announced, " Old Master Mallor, Master Percy and your..."

He trailed off when he realized that although Percy and Nina were married, they had yet to hold a ceremony. Old Master Mallory did not approve of their relationship either.

The butler had no choice but to say, "Ms. Nina is here."

He was going to say Master Percy and your daughter-in-law were here.

However, that would only trigger Old Master Mallory even more.

Although calling Nina Ms. Nina would upset Percy, he had to upset one of them either way, so he let Percy bear the burden since he was younger anyway.

Old Master Mallory had just taken medicine to lower his blood pressure, so he was not in a stable condition.

When Percy heard the butler, a look of displeasure appeared on his face, but instead of getting angry, he squeezed Nina's hand.

Nina felt his strong grip and did the same.

At first, she had refused to come in. She just wanted Percy to take care of things while she waited in the car, and then go home.

However, Percy insisted that she came in.

much the Mallory Family objected, they would

but to accept it in the end.

did not agree whatsoverl. The Mallory Family had gone through enough because of Pierre's situation,

and her right now, her appearance would only serve

persistence left Nina

Old Master Mallory's voice. “Why did you

not recognize our relationship, but as long as I'm a member of the Mallory family, so is she. Of course, she's welcome." Percy held Nina's hand before walking over to the other side

of the Mallory Family, so she's not welcome here." Old Master Mallory looked up at Nina

Master Mallory was abusing

up and leave, but she forced herself to stay seated to

with Old Master Mallory through Pierre's situation. She could not ruin his chances because of her impulsive

felt so uncomfortable, as if she was sitting on a bed of thorns. Yet she continued to remain

do you still want to talk about Pierre?" Percy could not be bothered to argue with him about Nina right

was his wife, and it did not matter whether the Mallory Family

was no one else

snorted Old Master Mallory. Although he wanted to kick Nina out, Percy

admit that he was getting old, and that his resources were not what they

out to investigate the situation has yet to return with any new

was taken to X City,

of Nina, but he

knew that he could not save

how much of an *sshole Pierre was, he was still a blood relative of the Mallory family. He had done many absurdly wrong things, but Old Master Mallory could not turn a blind eye to this matter.

on

and the Holston

grunts created an air of awkwardness in the living room. Then, the butler stepped forward as the mediator by reminding them,

wails sounded from the

livestock begging for mercy before it was about to be

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