Luca understood the meaning in Luke's eyes. Even though she did not agree, she continued to grill the meat without saying much.

Vivian also witnessed the scene. Although unsure of what was happening, she felt a bit worried. Hence, she asked in a soft voice, "Luca, are they okay?"

"It's nothing, just a conversation between a mother and son." Luca shook her head, refraining from gossiping to Vivian about Louis and Susan.

Vivian was not one to pry. The reason she asked was because she could not shake off her concern seeing that both of their expressions were not quite right.

When Luca said that, she did not press further. She simply nodded and passed over her already-cooked food to Luca. "I can't finish all this. Could you help me with some?"

She noticed Luca either passed the cooked food to Luke or the kids, hardly eating anything herself.

Luca accepted it and replied, "Thank you. You're really good at grilling."

Vivian modestly responded, "During the university's anniversary celebration a few days ago, the university allowed us to set up stalls on campus to sell snacks or small toys. I sold barbecued food with a few friends. They were the ones who taught me how to grill."

Luca nodded and took a bite. The meat was succulent and perfectly grilled. Impressed, she gave Vivian a thumbs-up. "Vivian, you're really good at this. It's good."

"Really? You guys should try it too." Vivian noticed that even though everyone was grilling on their own, they still shared with the men opposite them. Thus, she generously offered her food to them. "Thank you, Ms. Vivian." Rain took it and expressed her gratitude.

"Just call me Vivian," replied Vivian shyly. She was not some aristocrat in A City now, just an ordinary person.

Rain understood what she meant and nodded. "Thank you, Vivian."

Nina, Scarlett, and Sue also took a few pieces, thanking Vivian like Rain did.

Gordan, who was at another table, overheard their conversation. His eyes darkened, especially when Vivian spoke. The cunning gleam in his eyes grew even deeper.

Vivian...

had no friends to speak of. Now that she had come to A City, was she putting on an

she gain from befriending these women? Was she intentionally trying to cause trouble by

her eyes on someone, and

the scissors nearby, snipping off the burnt parts of the meat. Gale

a small

When Gordan saw Gale laughing at him, he wished he could throw the scissors at him. "That doesn't mean you're

was just

and started showing off.

"Mr. Mallory can grill pretty well. Why don't you let him

"It wasn't me. It was Louis. I simply took

them, chuckled without saying

glanced at Vivian again. She was silently

sigh. If she had known Gordan would show up uninvited, she would not have invited Vivian. She then looked toward the direction of the house, wondering how Louis'

the living room. They were facing each other, with the distance between them as far as

initially planned to

However, considering the small size of the chairs and the possibility of them breaking them if he sat

mother and son sat down, silently staring at each

not help but break the silence. She asked in a cold

was indifferent

elsewhere. It's convenient for Thea to go to school and Yuri to go to work, so we don't plan on moving back to

you living?"

Old Master Crawford nor Luke had told Susan before, and Louis was not foolish

and there was no way they could stand Susan's frequent visits. It would just disturb the peace

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