Chapter 32

Margot quickly ate her food and refrained from raising her head. She did not notice that Royce was staring at her the entire time.

He had been gazing so long that Curtis, with his sharp eyes, caught onto it. Curtis cast a cold glance at Royce, asking, "I've never seen this person before. Aunt Allison, is he your boyfriend?"

Only Allison Crosby remained unmarried among his aunts, and Laura was still a child. Seeing the unfamiliar face, Curtis assumed Royce was Allison's boyfriend.

Allison immediately rebuffed. "What nonsense are you talking about? He's still a student. He's Pamela's younger brother and Laura's uncle."

Curtis glanced at Royce again. The former's handsome face showed no emotions as he stayed silent.

Laura looked up, smiling as she said, "Curty, isn't Uncle Royce handsome? Is he on par with you?"

Curtis merely snorted in response, not saying a word. In contrast, Royce took the initiative to shake hands with him. "Hi, I'm Royce Evans."

Curtis reluctantly extended