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.

Master Mallory was giving her a warning look when he grew aware of

no choice but to awkwardly close her

the chef served the prepared dishes on the table, all of which were what they would have daily. They did not prepare anything particularly extravagant just because Percy had brought Nina

special instructions. The chef thought it would be better not

much

special treatment from the Mallory family. This meant that Old Master Mallory asking Percy to bring her back for

not have much appetite for

Percy constantly offered her more food,

Old Master Mallory had not said anything yet. He said, "Grandpa, I'm going back if there's

Old Master Mallory finally

reached under the table, where it tightly intertwined

Mallory's weathered eyes looked up. They were still sharp despite his age, and

returned the gaze and seemed to understand what Old Master Mallory was thinking—'What

ordinary, but Percy

she could even gather her thoughts, Old Master

perfectly acceptable to call it his home.

Mallory asked

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

snort through his nostrils, expressing both dissatisfaction

feel her face

marriage recognized and protected by the law considered so unworthy

I 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

a penchant for wandering hearts, even though Percy had

old master to

could no longer sit still. Without waiting for Old Master Mallory's next sentence, she immediately interjected, "I won't acknowledge this son if they

listened without uttering a

Master Mallory gave Karen a stern look, blaming her for interrupting

said that they were inseparable at the moment, she knew there was more

you won't separate, I don't believe your relationship will last. I heard that you plan to have a wedding? I don't agree to it," continued Old Master

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