Nina had the urge to turn around and ask Karen, but she held back.

The sensation in the palm of her hand kept reminding her to stay calm and not argue with Karen.

If she could not suppress her emotions and let her pride be torn apart now, there would be no need to have this meal.

Even though Old Master Mallory did not give Nina a friendly look, he could be trying to improve his relationship with Percy through this meal. She could not ruin that.

Nina took a deep breath and pretended not to hear what Karen said.

Percy gave Karen a warning look.

Karen was startled for a moment. In the past few days whenever she intentionally caused trouble for Nina, Percy would glare at her that way.

However, her mind was occupied with Pierre's matter. Thus, she did not pay close attention to the meaning behind Percy's looks.

This marked the first moment Karen locked eyes with Percy's caution-laden gaze. She felt a mixture of fear and annoyance. What did he mean?

She was his mother!

Yet, he was warning her for the sake of another woman?

Karen was displeased. She was on the verge of exploding.

Percy walked over to the dining table, pulled out a chair for Nina, and gestured for her to sit.

Nina nodded. After she sat down, she kept her eyes on him.

Percy sat beside her. Old Master Mallory took the seat of honor.

Karen sat opposite Percy. She felt uncomfortable seeing how attentive Percy was to Nina.

It was not jealousy she felt, but rather a feeling that Nina did not match up to Percy at all. Hence, she found it glaring when she saw them getting along well.

was giving her a warning

choice but to awkwardly

which were what they would have daily. They did not prepare anything particularly extravagant just because

thought it would be better

usually ate was much

on the table and understood that she was not receiving any special treatment from the Mallory family. This meant that Old Master Mallory asking Percy to bring her back for this meal did not necessarily mean he

not have much appetite for

her more food, Nina felt the food was

Old Master Mallory had not said anything yet. He said, "Grandpa, I'm going back if there's nothing

are you going?" Old Master Mallory finally spoke, having been silent

hand reached under the table, where it tightly intertwined with Nina's hand.

weathered eyes looked up. They were still sharp despite his age,

not flinch while the old master sized her up. She returned the gaze and seemed to

but Percy loved

she could even gather her thoughts, Old Master Mallory spoke, "This is

slightly furrowed his brows. He did not retort. After all, Mallory Manor was where he grew up. It was perfectly acceptable to call it his home. However, this was not the right time to discuss this issue. He asked Old Master Mallory directly, "Grandpa, if you have something

two gotten married?" Old Master Mallory asked straightforwardly without

on the table. "Yes. Nina and I have already

snort through

could feel

considered so unworthy in the eyes of the old

you won't be separated for the time being," Old Master Mallory

a penchant for wandering

remained silent, waiting for the old

sit still. Without waiting for Old Master Mallory's next sentence, she immediately interjected, "I

without uttering

gave Karen a stern

master said that they were

even if you won't separate, I don't believe your relationship will last. I heard that

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