?Chapter 3269 Well, Mallory, What Brings You Here?


    Luca thought that after the traffic police left, nothing else would happen for the rest of the day.


    That was until Old Master Mallory showed up.


    Luca watched as the old master, supported by his butler, walked into the ward. She felt a wave of relief that Luke was still here.


    When Luke saw Old Master Mallory, he frowned slightly. He stood up and asked, "Old Master Mallory, what brings you here?"


    *I came to check on Ms. Craw," replied Old Master Mallory, ncing over at Luca, who was lying in bed.


    "Is she feeling better?" The usually stern old man now had a gentle smile on his face.


    Luca did not find it particrly kind.


    Some people are good at pretending, and those who did not know better might think it was genuine. However, someone like Luca, who had undergone professional training, could easily see through the old master''s act.


    Karen had messed up, and now, the old man was here to apologize on her behalf.


    Still, it was not necessary.


    Karen was not drunk driving, nor did she flee the scene after the ident. Even if there was some conflict between them, the traffic police were unlikely to throw Karen in jail.


    Thus, Luca could not quite figure out why Old Master Mallory hade.Text ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org.


    If she were thedy of the Crawford family, it would make sense for him to visit and apologize.


    However, given the current situation, she was just Luke''s "mistress" in the shadows. There was no way Old Master Mallory would apologize to someone without an official status.


    "I''m feeling better," Luke answered for Luca, giving her a look that said everything was under control and she did not need to worry. He added, "Old Master Mallory, please have a seat."


    He stood up, offering the couch to the old man.


    Old Master Mallory sat down, leaning on his cane.


    Luke said nothing. He sat next to Luca and nced at the caretaker.


    The caretaker got the hint, turned, and quietly left the ward, closing the door behind her.


    Old Master Mallory sat in silence for a while before slowly asking, "What did the doctor say?"


    *She took a blow to the head and got a concussion. They need to monitor her for 24 hours. The traffic police came by to take her statement and mentioned that it was a good thing she was inside the car.


    "At that speed, if she had been outside, she could''ve been thrown several meters away." Even though Luke''s tone was calm, his dark expression showed his displeasure.


    Old Master Mallory''s expression immediately darkened.


    The traffic police had already been here? It seemed he was a bitte. He did not expect them to act so quickly this time.


    While he looked at Luca lying there with her eyes closed, Old Master Mallory thought to himself that it should not be too serious. There were no visible injuries, just a concussion.


    Pierre had caused simr trouble before, and it was easily handled.


    However, since Luca had Luke backing her, Old Master Mallory had to take it more seriously.


    *Luke, I won''t beat about the bush. What Karen did was wrong, and I''m not here to apologize on her behalf. When she gets out, I''ll make sure she kneels by Ms. Craw''s bedside and apologizes in person.


    "I''m here today to discuss how we should handle this matter," said Old Master Mallory.


    When the old master found out that Karen actually hit someone with a car, especially someone connected to Luke, he was furious.


    Was she really so reckless that she was determined to ruin the rtionship between the Mallory and Crawford families?


    Old Master Mallory knew that Old Master Crawford had epted Luca, and even though she was not married to Luke, having the elders'' approval was almost as good as being married.


    Karen had caused trouble so many times, and if it were not for the good rtionship between Percy and Luke, as well as the extensive business ties between their families, the two families would have already been at each other''s throats because of her.


    Luke remained calm and cold. He went straight to the point, saying. "Let''s handle it ording to the traffic police''s ruling."


    Old Master Mallory''s expression darkened. "I think this matter is still open for discussion."


    *There''s nothing to discuss," replied Luke.


    When Old Master Mallory saw how firmly Luke was standing up for Luca, he was displeased. Was he really willing to sacrifice the peace between their families for a woman?


    What good could this possibly bring Luke?!


    With that thought, Old Master Mallory''s expression turned even grimmer. "Luke, do you really have to make things this ugly?"


    "Old Master Mallory, it was your daughter-inw who made things ugly. I''ve already given her a chance by not reporting her kidnapping attempt to the police. Now, she''s gone too far, even hitting Luca with her car. If we pursue these matters, sending her to a mental institution would be the least of her worries."


    Luke knew why Old Master Mallory was here today.


    If Percy was not nning to send Karen to a mental institution, he would not havee to handle this at all. Karen''s situation was already a ticking time bomb for Old Master Mallory, and he hadpletely given up on her. If it were not for the stigma of having a daughter-inw in a mental institution, Old Master Mallory probably would not have bothereding.


    Old Master Mallory''s expression turned ashen. *Luke, I came here today to discuss this matter with you, but judging from your tone, it seems like there''s nothing left to talk about.


    "You have a long future ahead, with plenty of peopleing and going in your life. There''s no need to strain the rtionship between our families over a woman, don''t you think?"


    Luke shook his head. Did Old Master Mallory really think he was a yboy?


    "I don''t know what the future holds, but right now, this situation needs to be addressed. Either your daughter-in-w has a serious mental illness and needs to be hospitalized, or she''s mentally sound andmitted kidnapping and intentional harm over personal issues."


    His stance was unwavering.


    Old Master Mallory''s expression turned bad when he heard this.


    There was no room for negotiation!


    Luke then asked, "Old Master Mallory, which option do you choose?"


    Old Master Mallory did not want to choose either! He was so enraged by Luke''s words that his scalp tingled.


    Luke was really intent on making trouble for Karen!


    "Are you sure you want to go to such extremes?" asked Old Master Mallory.


    Luke''s resolve was firm. If he did not stand up for Luca now, what kind of man would he be?


    Luca had suffered for three years because of him. When she gave birth to N, she was on the brink of death, and he was not even there for her.


    He had caused Luca so much pain! He had to protect her no matter what.


    "I''ve said that it''s your daughter-inw''s actions that are extreme. To put it bluntly, she forced my hand," replied Luke.


    Old Master Mallory was so angry that he nearly lost his breath. His face was livid as he imagined the media frenzy after Percy sent Karen to a mental institution.


    He could already picture how Daryl, who was overseas, would mock him.


    He actually ended up with such a daughter-inw.


    What a disgrace!


    Old Master Mallory was about to speak when Old Master Crawford''s voice came from outside the door. "Well,


    well, Mallory, what brings you here?"


    Old Master Mallory''s expression turned worse when he heard his voice.


    Dealing with the younger Crawford had already driven him half-mad with anger, and now, the elder Crawford was here too. He had a feeling that before long, these two would have him spitting blood.