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.

noticed Old Master Mallory was giving her

choice but to

Bennet and the chef served the prepared dishes on the table, all of which were what they would have

special instructions. The chef thought it would be better not to take matters into

usually ate was much more lavish than the meals of

one to be easily deceived. She noticed the dishes 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 had approved of her as

much

more food, Nina felt

had not said anything yet. He

you going?" Old Master Mallory finally

reached under the table, where it tightly intertwined with Nina's hand. Wherever she was, that would be

still sharp

master sized her up. She returned the gaze

was ordinary, but Percy

even gather her thoughts, Old Master Mallory spoke,

home. However, this was not the right time to discuss this issue. He asked Old Master Mallory directly,

gotten married?" Old Master Mallory asked straightforwardly without beating

Nina's hand and placed it on the table. "Yes. Nina and I have already tied the knot. We're legally recognized as

Mallory let out a cold snort through his

could feel her

by the law considered so

Well, I can see that you won't be separated for the time being," Old Master Mallory said slowly, his gaze

the Mallory family had a penchant for wandering hearts, even though Percy had not

the old master to continue with his

for Old Master Mallory's next sentence, she immediately interjected, "I won't acknowledge this son if

listened without uttering

Mallory gave Karen a stern look,

her gaze. Even though the old master said that they were inseparable at the moment, she knew there was more he wanted

last. I heard that you plan to have a wedding? I

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