Luca had no idea, so she asked the kids for their opinions, "How would you like it cooked?"

The three kids did not discuss it and simultaneously said, "We'll follow your lead."

As Luca watched Luke and the kids shift the decision-making rights back to her, she also thought of Nina, who was still at the villa. Thus, she suggested, "How about grilled lobster with garlic butter sauce? Nina loves it too."

"Sure." Luke had no objections.

After the family of five returned to the villa, Luke walked into the kitchen with a bag, instructing Aunt Neil to prepare grilled lobster for dinner.

Luca headed upstairs and found Nina reading on the balcony.

"Nina, what are you reading?" asked Luca.

"Huh? You're back?" Nina was surprised. She thought Luca would spend the whole weekend at Crawford Manor. When Nina saw her come back, a few unpleasant scenarios came into her mind. Then, she nervously pulled Luca to sit down. "Come, take a seat."

Luca glanced at the book Nina was reading. It was a psychology book. She sat down and asked, "What's with that look?"

"I'm just looking out for you." Nina gave her the once-over a few times, checking her out from top to bottom. Then, she asked, "Why did you come back so soon?"

"Well, they all came back, so I came back too..." Luca slightly frowned, not knowing the implication behind Nina's question.

"No, what I mean is..." Nina was a little hesitant, but she still went ahead and asked, “Did you get into some trouble back at Crawford Manor? Why else would you be back so soon?"

Luca knew she was worried about her and could not help but let out a laugh.

Nina was concerned that she might have faced disapproval from Old Master Crawford and that was why they came back early.

Hence, Luca explained, "No, I didn't. It was originally planned this way, and the kids have extracurricular activities tomorrow. Plus, Rainie has a ballet performance tomorrow. We needed to come back today."

me well. None of the scenarios you

put in a difficult situation. I've been

say that really eases my mind." Nina let out

family and the Mallory

were also

people's relationships. It

Nina also understood that Old Master Crawford's lack of objection to Luke and Luca's relationship was partly because Luca was

lot of money for T Corporation. Coupled with her understanding of pharmacology and dry needling techniques, she

be against it. Unlike Nina, who had nothing special —not even a family background that could compare to others. It was

sensing her change in mood.

Luca's achievements and herself, she could not help but

not envious

was different. While she was living a carefree life, enjoying good food and drinks, Luca was

one sowed, the more one

appreciate and admire you. How could I bear to nitpick and

Why are

safe when I'm around you. I always think that even if something happens to my body, I don't

her understand why she could not fully stand on Bianca's side when they were both

she simply could not take the high ground in terms of law and morality

the crap. I'd rather you never need me to save you." Luca gently tapped her

don't just come true because you wish for them. By the way, I met someone after work yesterday. Guess who?"

Luca did not know who Nina had

the woman who caused a scene with Jean at the entrance of the neighborhood where the Rayne family

who Marie Rayne was. She said, "I ran into her

surprised. "Why didn't you tell me when you met

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