Twins in Her Womb: Sir President, Please be Gentle by Heap Heap

Karen was about to say something, but she noticed Old Master Mallory was giving her a

warning look when he grew aware of her actions.

Karen had no choice but to awkwardly close her mouth.

Mr. Bennet and the chef served the prepared dishes on the table, all of which were what

they would have daily. They did not prepare anything particularly extravagant just

because Percy had brought Nina back.

Old Master Mallory did not give any special instructions. The chef thought it would be

better not to take matters into her own hands.

Still, the food the Mallory family usually ate was much more lavish than the meals of an

ordinary household.

Nina, however, was not one to be easily deceived. She noticed the dishes on the table and

understood that she was not receiving any special treatment from the Mallory family. This

meant that Old Master Mallory asking Percy to bring her back for this meal did not

necessarily mean he had approved of her as his granddaughter-in-law.

Nina did not have much appetite for this meal.

Even though Percy constantly offered her more food, Nina felt the food was flavorless.

After dinner, Percy noticed Old Master Mallory had not said anything yet. He said,

"Grandpa, I'm going back if there's nothing else."

"Where are you going?" Old Master Mallory finally spoke, having been silent throughout

the meal.

"Back home." Percy's hand reached under the table, where it tightly intertwined with

Nina's hand. Wherever she was, that would be his home.

Old Master Mallory's weathered eyes looked up. They were still sharp despite his age, and

his gaze swept across Nina's face.

Nina did not flinch while the old master sized her up. She returned the gaze and seemed

to understand what Old Master Mallory was thinking—'What an ordinary woman.'

She was ordinary, but Percy loved her...

Nina's heart tightened. Before she could even gather her thoughts, Old Master Mallory

spoke, "This is your home."

Percy slightly furrowed his brows. He did not retort. After all, Mallory Manor was where he

grew up. It was perfectly acceptable to call it his home. However, this was not the right

time to discuss this issue. He asked Old Master Mallory directly, "Grandpa, if you have

something to say, please go ahead."

"Have you two gotten married?" Old Master Mallory asked straightforwardly without

beating about the bush.

Percy held Nina's hand and placed it on the table. "Yes. Nina and I have already tied the

knot. We're legally recognized as a married couple."

"Hmph." Old Master Mallory let out a cold snort through his nostrils, expressing both

dissatisfaction and mockery.

Nina could feel her face burning.

Was a marriage recognized and protected by the law considered so unworthy in the eyes

of the old master?

"It may be legally recognized, but your mother and I won't acknowledge it. Well, I can see

that you won't be separated for the time being," Old Master Mallory said slowly, his gaze

falling on their tightly clasped hands. How could a marriage that was just done on a whim

possibly last forever?

It seemed that the Mallory family had a penchant for wandering hearts, even though Percy

had not shown it yet.

Percy remained silent, waiting for the old master to continue with his words.

Karen, on the other hand, could no longer sit still. Without waiting for Old Master Mallory's

next sentence, she immediately interjected, "I won't acknowledge this son if they don't

break up!"

Percy listened without uttering a word.

Old Master Mallory gave Karen a stern look, blaming her for interrupting him.

Nina lowered her gaze. Even though the old master said that they were inseparable at the

moment, she knew there was more he wanted to say.

"But even if you won't separate, I don't believe your relationship will last. I heard that you

plan to have a wedding? I don't agree to it," continued Old Master Mallory.

Getting married legally was one thing, but having a wedding was a declaration to the

world.

If Percy listened to what this woman said and organized a wedding, they would have to

announce a divorce to everyone in the future too. The Mallory family could not afford to

lose face like that.

Even when Old Master Mallory's son initially wanted to divorce Karen, he intervened and

stopped him. After all, the Mallory family could not be like the Crawford family. He had a

hand in his son's marriage. Now, to outsiders, it would appear that the couple's marriage

was characterized by physical separation rather than emotional rupture.

It was a matter of preserving the family's reputation.

Percy finally understood what Old Master Mallory had in mind. He did not want them to

have a wedding. Even if they were legally married, without a grand wedding, it would

signify that Nina was not valued by the Mallory family.

Percy did not really care whether outsiders perceive Nina as being valued by the Mallory

family.

He wanted to give Nina a grand wedding to show the world that she was cherished and

adored by him.

The woman he loved deserved the best in the world.

"The wedding won't be canceled," Percy did not even pretend to agree. He expressed his

determination to proceed with the wedding.

Old Master Mallory's face turned unpleasantly red with anger.

"Percy, will you only be at ease when you make me mad?" Old Master Mallory slammed

the table with his large palm, causing the marble dining table to tremble slightly.

The old master was seething with anger.

Mr. Bennet immediately came forward and said in a low voice, "Old Master Mallory, please

don't get upset."

Old Master Mallory paid a lot of attention to his health and took care of himself well. He

had a much better physical condition than other men of his age. Still, he did have some

age-related health issues.

Getting angry was the greatest taboo for elders. Mr. Bennet was afraid Old Master Mallory

would be driven to such fury by Percy that his blood vessels would burst.

As Karen watched Old Master Mallory's face turning red, she enigmatically said, "Father,

your threats won't work. Percy has already been lured by a seductress. He won't listen to

anyone. The more you try

to stop him, the more rebellious he'll become."

Mr. Bennet was exasperated. Old Master Mallory was already upset, yet Karen was adding

fuel to the fire.

Before Old Master Mallory could say anything, Percy said, "Grandpa, it doesn't matter if

you don't acknowledge Nina. She's my wife, the person I love the most in my entire life.

So, I won't give her any less than what she deserves."