There was a time when he was infatuated with Anne, and it was with the same unwavering gaze of


    deep affection.


    “Wow, it’s Mr. Landon. He’s with Ms. Lauren now?” The servants were. excited.


    “This is great! Mr. Landon is hot and rich. Most importantly, he’s Mr. Cornelius’ eldest grandson. In the


    future, the entire Harper Group will be his. He can definitely protect Ms. Lauren.”


    “That’s right. Ms. Lauren won’t be bullied by Betty anymore.”


    Thest sentence was deliberately whispered.


    But Javier, despite his age, still had sharp ears. He frowned slightly.


    “Dad… Lauren called out timidly. Her expression was enough to evoke sympathy.


    “Hi, Dad,” Landon greeted with a bright and beautiful smile.


    He lifted the hand tightly entwined with Lauren’s, intentionally showing off their affection in front of


    everyone. “Lauren missed you. and wanted toe back to see you.


    Lauren’s cheeks turned as red as a tomato, and she shyly leaned toward Landon.


    At this point, Betty had given up on entering the Harper family after Landon’s torment. Yet Betty


    couldn’t shake off her burning jealousy. when she saw Lauren and Landon’s interaction and thought


    Lauren had basically married into the Harper family.


    “It’s good that you’re back.” Javier nodded repeatedly. “Lauren, how have you beentely? Is your


    health okay?”


    “It’s fine. My dar-Landon takes good care of me,” Lauren stammered, almost identally calling


    Landon “darling” before quickly correcting herself.


    Narrowing his eyes, Landon exerted a bit of force in their linked fingers and whispered in her ear,


    “Honestly, I still like it when you call me ‘darling.””


    Lauren bit her lip tightly, blushing even more.


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    “Landon, thank you for taking care of Lauren.” Javier seemed to have approved of their rtionship.


    After all, they were not only in love but also a well-matched couple from suitable backgrounds.


    If Landon were to marry Lauren, this alliance would yield benefits far beyond Javier’s expectations. The


    advantages for the Beckett Group resulting from the intermarriage of the two families were evident,


    leaving him with no reason to oppose it.


    “Dad, you’re too kind. It’s just a matter of course.”


    Landon fixed his gaze on the shy Lauren. His focused eyes were filled with intense desire. “Taking care


    of Lauren is a responsibility I bear for the rest of my life. I n to pamper her for a lifetime.”


    Javier coughed awkwardly a few times, his expression stiff.


    Landon hadn’t officially asked for his permission to marry yet, so he couldn’t afford to show his inner


    turmoil. He couldn’t let Landon see that he approved of this prospective son-inw.


    That would be too embarrassing.


    Meanwhile, the servants were all thinking, “Wow, so sweet and adorable! It wouldn’t be long before we


    witness Ms. Lauren getting married!”


    Lauren’s eyes were moist. “Landon…”


    “Dad, did wee at the wrong time? Are we disrupting your affairs?”


    Landon casually smiled. “I wonder what Ms. Betty did to upset you so much. I’ve heard from Jasper


    that you’re always busy, and hel mentioned that you don’t have much time to take care of yourself.


    Please don’t let some trivial matters harm your health.”


    Betty was trembling all over, already on the verge of an emotional explosion.


    She red at Lauren with her red-rimmed eyes. She looked as if she wanted to pounce on her sister


    and tear her apart.