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.

say something, but she noticed Old Master Mallory was giving her a

but to awkwardly

table, all of which were what they would have daily. They did

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

food the Mallory family usually ate was much more lavish than the meals of

however, was not 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

did not have much appetite for this

though Percy constantly offered her more food, Nina

had not said anything yet. He said,

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

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

were still sharp despite his age, and his gaze swept

sized her up. She returned the gaze and seemed to

but Percy

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

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 asked straightforwardly without

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

a cold snort

could feel her

recognized and protected by the law considered so unworthy in the

be legally recognized, but your mother and 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 marriage that was just done on a whim possibly

seemed that the Mallory family had a penchant for wandering hearts, even

remained silent, waiting for the old master to continue with

Without waiting for Old Master Mallory's next sentence, she

without uttering a

a stern look, blaming her

the old master said that they were inseparable at

don't believe your relationship will last. I heard that you plan to have

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