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.

matter how much the Mallory Family objected, they would not be able to do anything about their

no choice but to accept it in the end.

whatsoverl. The Mallory Family had gone through enough because of Pierre's situation, and

Percy and her right now, her appearance

left Nina with

in Old Master Mallory's voice. “Why did

Pierre's sister-in-law. You might 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

member of the Mallory Family, so she's not welcome here." Old Master

Nina felt as if Old Master Mallory was abusing his power

she forced herself to stay seated

to make peace with Old Master Mallory through Pierre's

if she was sitting on a bed of thorns. Yet she continued to remain beside

talk about Pierre?" Percy could not be bothered to

the Mallory Family

was no one else but

kick Nina out, Percy would follow

had to admit that he was getting old, and that his

out to investigate the situation has yet to return

only thing he knew was that Pierre was taken to X City, and it was Percy who

of Nina,

knew that he could

had done many absurdly wrong things, but Old Master

had to rely on Percy and

Crawford Family and the

stepped forward as the

Karen's wails

sounded like livestock begging for mercy before

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