Though Betty had called Lauren an idiot throughout her life, thetter wasn’t stupid.


    Upon hearing the words “living together”, she slightly shivered. The lingering sweetness of orange juice


    suddenly became bitter..


    Landon secretly squeezed her slightly cool hand, holding it tightly. ” Dad, I admit I used to have a less-


    than-exemry private life. But won’t you give me a chance to turn over a new leaf and start anew?


    “Besides, I might have been a yboy, but I’ve never brought any woman to my home before. Lauren


    is the first and thest.”


    “Landon, what I mean is-


    “To be honest, I can’t live without Lauren now.”


    Landon’s chest was filled with a strong sense of love. He imprinta passionate kiss on the back of


    Lauren’s hand, and his eyes wer with affection. “If I don’t see her for a day, I’m afraid I’ll go crazy


    His low and gentle voice flowed into Lauren’s ear like a gentle stre She felt her heart was being teased


    by a soft feather, tingling and ticklish.


    She felt the same way. She didn’t want to leave Landon either.


    Without seeing him, she couldn’t focus on anything. Without hugging. him, she couldn’t sleep.


    At this moment, Javier blushed. As an experienced person, he had seen all kinds of people, but he had


    never seen someone so flirtatious.


    Landon was so shameless in front of an elder.


    “There’s another reason why I don’t want Lauren to stay at Seaview Manor.” Landon’s expression


    suddenly became serious.


    Surprised, Javier asked, “What reason?”


    “I’m afraid Lauren will be bullied.”


    “What are you talking about?”


    Javier frowned, growing more confused. “Lauren is the apple of my eye. Seaview Manor is her home.


    Who would dare to bully her?”


    “Dad, you’re not often at home, and you might not understand the situation here. But you can’t assume


    Lauren is happy living in this. house.”


    Landon didn’t explicitly use Betty of bullying Lauren. After all, Betty was Javier’s daughter, and


    openly reporting such matters would be like pping the face of his future father-inw.


    Besides, he believed he was sufficient to protect Lauren.


    Even if Javier knew everything, what could he do? He couldn’t even figure out what his malicious wife


    was up to. How could Landon expect him to handle Betty?


    Standing on the side, Rory remained silent and cast a meaningful nce at Javier.


    Throughout Seaview Manor, everyone knew that Betty had been. suppressing and bullying Lauren for


    many years.


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    Even Sophia knew that. The only one who didn’t know was Javier.


    “Lauren, who’s bullying you in this house?” Javier stared at his timid daughter, suppressing his anger


    as he asked her.


    Lauren’s forehead was covered in a thinyer of sweat. She parted her lips but couldn’t say a word.


    When Landon felt the moisture in her hand, he quickly used a soothing voice tofort her. “Lauren,


    don’t be afraid. I’m here, and your father is here too. You can tell us if you have any grievances. We’ll


    support you.”


    Landon sincerely hoped that Lauren would speak out about Betty’s cruel actions. This way, she could


    seek justice for herself.


    With that, the two men stared at her, their eyes burning with. expectation.


    After a while, Lauren finally spoke in a trembling voice. “N-No one is bullying me.”


    “Lauren …” Landon felt a sense of disappointment deep within.