Married At First Sight By Gu Lingfei

"Grandpa, I'm telling the truth. If you don't believe me, ask her privately later. I wouldn't lie to you."

Old Mr. Lafond glanced at his granddaughter sitting nearby.

Sensing her grandfather's gaze, Romina knew exactly what River must've said. She called out quickly, "Grandpa, whatever River told you-it's all nonsense. I'll explain everything when we get home."

River sat up straight, smiling. "See, Grandpa? She's nervous and defensive. But now's not the time to get into it."

He called over a server and picked up a glass of wine. Lifting it, he toasted the two old men.

Old Mr. Lacroix and Old Mr. Lafond had half-finished drinks in front of them. They had only taken a few sips.

Seeing River toast them, they lifted their glasses as well and clinked glasses with him.

River drank his entire glass in one go. "Old Mr. Lacroix, Grandpa-I finished mine. You're free to drink as much or as little as you like."

The two elders only sipped theirs.

Why are you calling him Grandpa but

title. You'll understand why soon

them for a little while longer. As more guests

I'm going

away and used it as an excuse

to stop

feelings for Romina. They got along well enough, and he thought it was worth giving the relationship a shot.

had already accepted that he'd

off all night, and now he understood

without even realizing it. Or maybe they had just didn't want to admit it. They were both too proud. Whoever admitted their feelings first... would lose. Meanwhile, River

massive. A wide lawn spread out

looking for a quiet

didn't care for these events, but they were

the York

brother, and eventually, strike out