Almost everyone present was intelligent and discerning, so one by one, they took their leave.

Once the guests dispersed, David's expression grew even darker. He felt like he had been thoroughly humiliated.

David glanced at Elowen who was crying, then cast a cold gaze at the unwelcome guests.

"Elowen is a relative of my mother's, my cousin, staying temporarily in my house. What business do you have with her?"

The woman suddenly pulled out a red marriage certificate and unfolded it. Inside the ...