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 still

chuckled. "I'm sorry-it's just a title. You'll understand why soon enough." Old Mr. Lacroix laughed, taking it all in

for a little while longer. As more guests arrived,

I'm going to the

River walking away and used it

to stop her-didn't even expose

Romina. They got along well enough, and he thought it was worth

that he'd

acting off all night, and

have developed feelings for each other 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,

slipped out for some air. The Lacroix estate was massive. A wide lawn spread out in front of the main house. Tonight, it was lit

for a quiet

for these events,

for men in the York

eldest brother, and eventually, strike out on their