If this were to get out, people might start saying she was being mistreated in the Sumners.


    rk’s smile deepened as he looked at Damon and said, word by word, ” Uncle Damon, you probably don’t know yet, but N moved back today.”


    Damon widened his eyes and turned his icy gaze to N, who had remained silent.


    He wanted to ask her if she really intended to forgive rk just like that, but he couldn’t. He was only her husband’s uncle. Beyond that, they had no other rtionship. What right did he have to question her?


    Even though N kept her head down, she could feel Damon’s gaze on her. It sent a chill through her entire body, making her shiver involuntarily.


    After several seconds, Damon chuckled. “Well, that’s good to hear.”


    He looked away, a smile on his face, but his eyes were cold.


    rk’s gaze shed with triumph. “Uncle Damon, you should focus on your own love life. I think Ms. Hulle and you are quite a match, don’t you think, N?”


    He turned to N, seeking her opinion.


    N forced a smile and nodded as she said, “Yes, Ms. Hulle is elegant and beautiful. She and Uncle Damon do seem well–suited.”


    “Then let’s take your word for it, Ms. N,” Erin said with a smile, though her gaze was scrutinizing N.


    She couldn’t shake the feeling that Damon treated his niece–inw differently.


    The rest of the meal was somewhat silent, with everyone lost in their


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    Near the end of dinner, rk received a call from his secretary, informing him of an issue at thepany that needed his attention.


    He nned to take N with him, but Marie interjected, “You go handle the work. N will stay here. I want to talk to her.”


    After a moment’s hesitation, rk told N, “Wait for me here. I’lle back to pick you up once I’ve dealt with the issue.”


    N nodded. “Okay.”


    Seeing his worried expression, Marie asked with a frown, “What? You don’t trust her here?<b>” </b>


    “No, Grandma, I’ll head to thepany now,” rk answered.


    Shortly after rk left, Erin also got up to leave.


    Marie smiled warmly at her and said, “Erin,e visit us often.”


    “Yes, I’ll be sure to visit regrly. I hope I won’t be a nuisance,” Erin replied.


    “Not at all. If it weren’t sote, I’d ask you to stay longer. Damon, see Erin out,” Marie said.


    After Damon and Erin disappeared through the doorway, Marie turned to N with a serious expression and said, “Come with me.”


    Half an hourter, N followed Marie out of the study.


    “Remember what I just told you?” Marie asked.


    N lowered her gaze and nodded. “Yes, Grandma, I remember.”


    “Good. Now that you’re part of the Sumners, your actions reflect on us. It’s normal for couples to argue, but if it gets out, it will ember


    Sumners,” Marie reminded her.


    “Yes, Grandma,” N replied.


    Seeing N’s obedience, Marie didn’t say anything more and turned to go back to her bedroom.


    N walked out of the living room, nning to wait for rk in the garden pavilion.


    The garden was dimly lit, with only a few lights. As she reached the pavilion, she realized someone was already there.


    It was Damon!


    His expression was icy, and he looked unhappy.


    N frowned and was about to leave when Damon’s cold voice stopped her. “Come here!”