Chris encountered Marco entering with tea just as he was leaving the living room. He swiftly departed, vanishing before his father could utter a word.

Marco sighed and topped up Fleur’s tea. He approached her with a smile. “Why the serious face, my dear? I thought you’d already—”

“Already what?” She glared at him.

“Nothing, nothing,” he stammered. “I mean, isn’t it better to give him what he wants? He’s like a block of wood. When have you seen him interested in a girl? It’s a rare occurrence that he’s finally opening up, so let’s not argue with him!”

“What do you know?!” She punched him. “I have my own plan. Stop being nosy!”

“Hehe!” He chuckled. “Aren’t you just worried she’ll steal your spotlight once they’re married? Don’t fret, my dear. You’ll always be the queen at home!”

“Go away!”

She remained stubborn but had a smile in her eyes.

Marco settled onto the couch, and she casually put her legs on him, coaxing him to give her a massage. He smiled, his eyes filled with allure.

after their meeting. She contemplated it, understanding the Hamertons wouldn’t look favorably upon a common family,

the relationship, it would only complicate things for

widened her eyes in shock at

giving up?” asked

her eyes betrayed a hint of gloom. “I’ll stay by his side as long as he doesn’t give up on me, but… If he can’t handle the

empathized with her, realizing that sensible kids often didn’t get what they deserved. She hoped Lena would receive the happiness she deserved, considering the

Lena’s hands, and the

that day. Where did you meet?”

“Splendor Hotel.”

the situation. “Did you

taken aback, recalling

Sturgeon?” Lina smiled. “That fish is specially raised in the pond beneath

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