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.

Mallory was

but to

table, all of which were what they would have daily. They did not prepare anything particularly extravagant just

Mallory did not give any special instructions. The chef thought it would be better not to

ate was much more lavish than

the Mallory family. This meant that Old Master Mallory asking Percy to bring her

have much

constantly offered her more food, Nina felt the food was

Mallory had not said anything yet. He said, "Grandpa, I'm going

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

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

Master Mallory's weathered eyes looked up. They were still sharp despite

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

but Percy loved

her thoughts, Old

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

gotten married?" Old Master Mallory

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

snort through his nostrils, expressing

could feel her

marriage recognized and protected by the law considered so unworthy in

won't acknowledge it. Well, I can see that you won't be separated for the time being," Old Master Mallory said slowly, his gaze falling on their tightly clasped hands. How could a marriage that was just done on a whim

for wandering hearts, even though Percy

old master to continue with

the other hand, could no longer sit still. Without waiting for Old Master Mallory's next

without uttering a

Karen a stern look, blaming her for interrupting

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

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

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