"Okay." Lanie's cool face lit up with a faint smile as he scampered upstairs.

"Don't run when you're on the stairs. Be careful,” warned Luca when she saw that.

Even though Lanie had his own thoughts, he heeded Luca's advice and switched to walking. He gripped the staircase railing with his right hand.

"Ms. Luca, let's go wash our hands!" said Rainie with a bright smile on her face.

Luca nodded and walked into the bathroom with Rainie. After they washed their hands, they saw Luke and Lanie coming downstairs together.

"Time for dinner." Luca turned to look at Luke, her eyes filled with tenderness.

"Yes." Luke nodded, and they all sat down at the dining table.

Aunt Neile brought out a delicious spread of four dishes and a bowl of soup, which made for a very hearty meal.

Everyone was happily enjoying their meal. Meanwhile, the atmosphere in Mallory Manor was quite somber.

Old Master Mallory sat in the living room, with Karen sitting on the sofa next to him. He was staring at her with a cold expression on his face.

After the chauffeur brought Karen back, she hid in her bedroom and refused to come out. It was not until now that she stepped out of her bedroom.

Old Master Mallory was even more unhappy now.

Karen almost got into trouble. She did not come back as she was afraid that she would be scolded. Now that she had returned, she remained reluctant to admit her mistakes. Instead, she stayed in her room and refused to come out.

If she did not know Percy would be bringing Nina over for dinner later, she likely would not come out anytime soon.

Karen looked at the fruits placed on the coffee table by Mr. Bennet. When she was about to pick up a grape, Old Master Mallory's gaze became sharp as he fixed it on her.

Karen could sense the old man's gaze. She could not decide whether to pull her hand back or pick up the grape.

grape and brought it to her

the tension in the air of the living room, carefully poured a cup of tea for each

did you go last night?!" Old Master Mallory's tone

changing the expression on

didn't go to the hospital?" Old Master Mallory frowned. If he had not been keeping track of her whereabouts, he might have been fooled by her

Master Mallory had been keeping an eye on her all along. Since Pierre's incident, the old master had been worried about her and

listen to me?!" Old Master Mallory's brows furrowed

and Nina's marriage and

that Karen was never a calm person to

his two grandsons were merely catalysts that had brought out her frantic

If he were to blame someone, it was his own unreliable son's

Master Mallory felt increasingly helpless. It seemed that everyone in this family had slipped out of his control. He even wondered if

words, and the grape she had

Master Mallory's gaze

sorry for Pierre. He's my flesh and blood, after all. Now that his leg is injured and he's unable

days. Pierre's personality has changed drastically after his leg was injured. If I don't go, I won't

he listened to

brought this upon himself, which was

had anyone compelled him to create

organization before, and

was unconvinced and felt sorry for Pierre, he had to clean up

was not helping at all. She was

take her away yesterday, the police might have

online public opinion would not only target Pierre but

she ends up raising a real troublemaker. Look at what you've become! You cry and throw tantrums whenever something doesn't go your way. Fortunately, Percy received advance notice last night and took you away from the hospital. Otherwise, the Mallory family would be in big

and slammed on

on the table, which covered the

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255