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Twins In Her Womb: Sir President Please Be Gentle Chapter 3331-Whether She'll Actually Heed It Is Another Matter

As Allison stepped out, she spotted Luke and tugged at the scarf around her neck. Quickly, she walked over with Sophian.

"Why did you park so far away? I'm about to be burned by the heat!" Allison complained to him in frustration. Luke replied in a cold voice, "There was no parking over there. If you're feeling hot, maybe you should wear less." Allison's expression soured. She would have liked to dress lighter. However, her skin was not in good shape. If she exposed it, people might get scared.

She definitely did not want to return to A City only to have kids pointing at her and calling her a witch.

Sophian, hearing the conversation between them, decided to chime in and remind them of her presence. "Mr. Crawford, Ms. Allison's skin is in really bad shape right now. She can't be exposed to the wind, so she has to bundle up."

It was as though Luke did not hear her at all. He ignored her and opened the trunk to load all the luggage inside. Then, he settled into the driver's seat.

Allison was used to Luke's indifference by now. She turned to Sophian and said, "Let's go. Get in the car."

"Okay, Ms. Allison," replied Sophian. She felt ignored and a bit displeased, but she did not show it. Instead, she maintained a sweet, obedient expression. She opened the back door, waited for Allison to get in, and then slid into the other side.

The drive was silent, and Luke pulled up in front of a five-star hotel.

"What are we doing here?" Allison immediately sensed he intended for her to stay at the hotel and exclaimed, "I don't want to stay in a hotel! It looks nice, but who knows how dirty the rooms really are? My skin can't be exposed to a filthy environment!"

"I only have one spare room at home, and you brought someone back with you. Are you two planning to share a room?" asked Luke.

Sophian's eyes lit up. Sharing a room did not bother her at all. She was used to being with Allison at the hospital, and honestly, she was already accustomed to her unattractive appearance.

As long as she was living with Allison, it was like living with Luke.

She was willing to sleep on the couch every night if it meant being close to him.

Even though her previous attempts to seduce him had failed, she believed in her charm.

If she got to live together with Luke, she was sure there would come a day when she could move from Allison's room to his master bedroom.

Sophian dared not to voice her thoughts and looked at Allison with eager anticipation.

However, Allison huffed. "That's not happening. I want my own room."

Sophian's smile froze. Did they not agree Allison would bring her back to live under the same roof as Luke? What was going on now? Was she going back on her word?

"Ms. Allison." Sophian tried to gently remind her of what she had promised in Seoul.

"Sophian, the rooms there aren't as spacious as the ones in Crawford Manor. I'm doing this for your own good. You can feel safe staying in this five-star hotel," replied Allison, completely disregarding Sophian's hint.

Luke tossed a room card to the back seat.

When he learned that Allison had booked two tickets, he had already reserved a room at this hotel.

He did not book two rooms because the installation crew had come to set up all the furniture that day.

Sophian hurriedly picked up the card, feeling embarrassed and disrespected.

She stole a longing glance in Luke's direction. Then, she opened the car door with a heavy heart.

"Get the luggage out." Luke opened the trunk, making it clear he had no intention of getting out to help.

Sophian clenched her teeth and lifted her suitcase on her own. Just as she closed the trunk, the car drove off. Luke left no trace of hesitation and did not even give her a chance to say anything. All she could see was the back of the car and the room card in her hand.

She looked down, rubbing the cold card between her fingers, which felt utterly devoid of Luke's warmth.

With a heavy heart, Sophian dragged her suitcase into the hotel.

Allison watched Luke's cold indifference unfold before her eyes.

She casually asked, "Are you still with that woman?"

During her time in Seoul, she had largely cut off contact with news from home and had no idea if Luke was still involved with her.

"Her name is Luca," said Luke, clearly annoyed by her referring to Luca as "that woman".

Luca was her daughter-in-law, not just anyone else.

Allison rolled her eyes in annoyance. She could not be bothered about Luca's name; she was just another woman in Luke's life.

She had always seen Luke as another version of Zachary. She believed he had inherited his father's flirtatious nature. While he might only have one or two women around him now, she sensed that one day, he would be just like Zachary.

Changing women would be as easy as changing clothes for him.

By then, it would not just be Bianca and Luca. There would be many others connected to Luke.

"What does her name matter to me?" countered Allison. "In any case, there will be more women by your side in the future."

Luke was rendered speechless and really wanted to ask Allison what was wrong with her. Why was she speaking so harshly?

Allison continued, "I don't care who you're with. Just remember that I'm your mother. And that's why the women around you should treat me with respect and serve me accordingly. It doesn't matter whether they're your legal wives or not. I hope you can communicate this to her.

"I don't want to be forced to make any complaints later. If she can't accept it, she can leave your home."

Allison was eager to assert her position as the lady of the house.

"Luca isn't obligated to take care of you. If you're unhappy and don't want to live with her, you can move back to your old villa and live alone," Luke stated firmly, taking Luca's side.

Allison's expression darkened. "What do you mean by that?!"

"Exactly what I said. Didn't you like living alone before? I had someone renovate the villa, and it looks brand new now. If you're going to cause a fuss, you can go back and stay there," Luke said with a chill in his voice.

He had already repaid any debts he owed. All that remained was their blood relationship. If there were no ties at all, he would not be bothered with Allison.

"I'm not going back!" Allison shot back without hesitation.

She could not afford to be too far from Luke. Otherwise, he would not pay attention to her. The main point was that after all the surgeries and treatments, she was already out of money.

Living alone would be too expensive for Allison. With her allowance, she knew it would not be enough to cover her expenses. That was why she had to live with Luke.

This way, she could cut down on expenses, and he would have no choice but to look after her well-being.

"If you're not going to move back there, then don't even think about causing trouble. She's not your daughter, and she doesn't have to obey your every command. If you want someone to follow your orders, that woman who just got out of the car would be a good choice. You can share a hotel room with her," Luke warned her one last time.

If Allison stirred up trouble, he would not hold back.

Allison pouted, deciding it was better to settle in first before addressing anything else.

She fell silent, and Luke knew she had taken his advice to heart. Of course, whether she would actually heed it was another matter.

Twins In Her Womb: Sir President Please Be Gentle Chapter 3332-It's Not Something He Or Luca Are Thrilled About Either Luke drove the car into the villa and parked it in the lot.

Allison got out and looked at the villa, exclaiming, "This place is a far cry from Crawford Manor,"

"A five-star hotel is luxurious enough," Luke replied nonchalantly.

Allison fell silent.

A five-star hotel was indeed luxurious and offered more freedom, but Luke would only cover the room cost. She could not afford any additional expenses.

When the car came to a stop, Luca walked out with Aunt Neile.

"Madam Allison, you're back," Aunt Neile greeted Allison with a warm smile, aware that she had undergone a transformation and prepared to keep her surprise in check.

Despite Allison's covered face, it was quite bizarre o see her so bundled up in the sweltering summer heat.

Luca also greeted her, "Madam Allison."

Allison let out a cold snort and said to both of them, "Help me carry my luggage."

"Sure." Aunt Neile walked to the trunk and pulled out Allison's three large suitcases.

Seeing the three suitcases, Luca hurried to help.

"Be careful with my things while you carry them," warned Allison.

"Of course," Aunt Neile replied.

However, Luke looked displeased. He took the suitcase from Luca's hands and roughly dragged it along the cobblestone path.

"Hey, be careful! That's my Hermès suitcase!" Allison cried out, watching in dismay as the suitcase wheels bounced and jostled over the stones.

Luke acted as if he had not heard her and continued walking.

Luca pursed her lips, holding back a smile. Luke was taking out his frustrations for her!

Luca did not say anything as she did not want to appear too smug in front of Allison. She took one of the suitcases from Aunt Neile and carried it inside.

Her identity was still under wraps, so she dared not to drag the suitcase like Luke did. She could only carry it.

"Hey, easy there, Luke!" Allison followed behind him, worried. She wished she could snatch her suitcase back.

However, with his long legs, she could not keep up. All she could do was shout reminders and glance back to check if Luca and Aunt Neile were slacking off or mistreating her other suitcases.

Luca and Aunt Neile knew the two suitcases were expensive, so they carried them over the cobblestones.

Allison's suitcases were stuffed to the brim.

Luca frowned. This suitcase was indeed heavy. Luckily, she had trained with weights on the Island of Despair, so this was nothing for her.

She glanced back at Aunt Neile, unsure if her suitcase was heavy. "Aunt Neile, is your suitcase heavy? If it is, wait for me. I'll drop this off in the living room and come back for it."

Aunt Neile felt it was heavy but could manage. She smiled and shook her head. "Ms. Craw, it's fine. I think I can handle it."

"Tsk, they're manual laborers. They should have decent strength for lifting things," Allison muttered under her breath.

Luca felt a pang of discomfort hearing this.

Aunt Neile worked for them, but she was a maid, not a mover.

Allison's suitcases were each heavier than the last, and she kept talking without even lifting one.

Thinking back to how Allison had treated her in the past, Luca felt a surge of dissatisfaction. However, out of respect for Luke, she held her tongue.

Luca carried the suitcase inside. Once she reached the living room, she set it down with a sigh of relief.

Aunt Neile trailed behind, and when Allison saw her enter, she warned, "That suitcase is expensive too. Be careful when you set it down. If you damage it, your salary for a month won't cover it!"

Aunt Neile acknowledged her and gently placed the suitcase down.

Allison let out a soft huff.

Luca noticed Aunt Neile rubbing her lower back and leaned in to ask with concern, "Aunt Neile, did you pull your back?"

"It's nothing," Aunt Neile replied with a helpless smile. For someone her age, the suitcase was indeed heavy.

It was especially since she could not drag it and had to carry it instead. She accidentally strained her back earlier.

"Don't rush off later. Let me take a look at it," offered Luca. She knew how to handle a pulled back.

"Thank you, Ms. Craw," Aunt Neile replied with a grateful smile.

Allison overheard their conversation and snorted. "Do you really think she's capable?"

Luca was rendered speechless…

Allison added when she noticed Luca did not respond, "Just look at her. She can't even fix my face. How skilled can she really be? You'd be better off not letting her mess with your back. One wrong move, and you'll end up in worse shape with no one to turn to."

Aunt Neile could not defend Luca in front of Allison, so she just smiled awkwardly and shot Luca a look, indicating she should not take it to heart.

Luca shook her head, signaling that she did not mind.

"What's in all those bags?" Seeing her targeting Luca again, Luke looked displeased and questioned her.

"Nothing much, just some clothes," Allison lied. Remembering she had entered the house without seeing the kids, she asked, "Where are my precious grandchildren?"

"They're at Crawford Manor," replied Luke.

"What?" Allison's voice sharpened a bit. "You know I'm coming back today. Why did you send them to Crawford Manor? I'd like to see them, and you won't even let me!"

"Do you really want to see them?" Luke asked expressionlessly.

When Allison was in Seoul, she hardly spoke to him about anything other than money. If she really missed the kids, she would have asked about them when she asked for cash. However, she had not said a word about her grandchildren and showed no concern at all. So now, with her exaggerated tone, Luke refused to believe she was sincere. Allison felt a twinge of guilt. "Of course, I'd like to see them. I'm their grandmother!"

"If you really missed them, how come you didn't ask about them even once in the past six months?" Without holding back, Luke exposed her bluntly before heading upstairs, carrying a suitcase.

"Uh, I was just really stressed at that time." Allison quickly followed. "When are you bringing them back?"

"What for? Given your current situation, do you think it's appropriate for you to see them?" Luke's tone was calm. There was not a hint of contempt in his voice; it was just a gentle reminder.

Allison was taken aback for a moment, feeling her dignity was being disregarded by her son.

"Even if it's not suitable, they're still my grandchildren!"

"If you're going to cause a scene, go do it at a hotel or another villa. I prefer peace and quiet here, not chaos," replied Luke, unwilling to engage in her convoluted arguments.

What she wanted or did not want was irrelevant.

He and Luca both understood that sending the kids to Crawford Manor for a while was for their own good.

Besides, summer vacation was just around the corner.

With summer break coming up, not having the kids around was not something he or Luca, as parents, were thrilled about either.

Twins In Her Womb: Sir President Please Be Gentle Chapter 3333-You're Making Your Mother Sleep In The Guest Room Allison glared at Luke but dared not to talk back.

She followed him into the bedroom and took one look around. She was instantly dissatisfied when she saw the size of the room. "Why is this room so small?"

"This is the only bedroom left," replied Luke.

"So, this is the guest room?" Allison shrieked. "I'm your mother, and you're actually making me sleep in the guest room?"

"All the furniture here was bought brand new, specifically from the brand you like. No one else has slept here. If you're not satisfied, you're welcome to stay at a hotel." Luke was not usually a talkative person, but when it came to Allison, he found himself having to say more.

Even a couple of words felt insufficient to quell her sharp tongue.

Allison inspected the newly arranged furniture. It seemed it had been set up just for her. She even noticed the plastic wrapping on some of the pieces.

Allison did like this brand. She thought it was Luke's arrangement. Figuring Luke must have spent quite a bit on the furniture, she did not complain further. She sat on the couch and, in a commanding tone, told him, "Bring up my other two suitcases. I need to start my skincare."

Luke's eyebrow twitched slightly.

Skincare?

Did her skin even need that at this point?

He could not be bothered to argue. As long as she was staying put without causing trouble, it was fine by him.

Heading downstairs, he spotted Luca rummaging through the drawers by the TV stand.

"What are you looking for?" Luke walked over, crouching down, planning to help her.

"Medicinal cream," replied Luca. "Aunt Neile strained her back, so I thought I'd help by applying some."

"Okay. Let me take a look," said Luke. "I remember seeing it in this drawer just a few days ago."

As Luke opened the drawer, he found the tub and held it up. "Is this the one?"

"Yes, that's it. I even specially ordered it from the pharmacy," confirmed Luca. This brand was widely used on the Island of Despair for treating injuries and was highly effective.

"You go ahead and help Aunt Neile with her back. I'll bring up the suitcases," said Luke, helping her stand as he held her hand.

Luca asked with concern, "Does she know she's staying in the guest room?"

"She knows," replied Luke. "She didn't like the arrangement at first, but when she saw the new furniture from her favorite brand, she dropped it."

Relieved that Allison was not making a fuss, Luca nodded.

"So, you're bringing up both suitcases? They're pretty heavy. Be careful and take care of yourself," Luca reminded him.

Even though Luke was strong, she could not help but worry. She felt a pang of concern seeing him carry such heavy items.

"Alright, go take care of Aunt Neile," replied Luke, lugging one suitcase to the staircase before hefting it onto his shoulder to carry it up.

Watching him, Luca thought to herself it was probably time to get that elevator installed. She had thought about it before but had not taken any action.

Making a mental note of this, Luca carried the medicinal cream into the maid's room.

"Ms. Craw." Aunt Neile clutched her back as she saw Luca enter and stood up to greet her. "Aunt Neile, lie down," said Luca. "Let me do a quick check first. If it's not too serious, I'll just massage the area with some medicinal cream. But if you've pulled something, we may need a dry needling treatment."

"Alright, Dr. Craw. Thank you." Aunt Neile had no objections to the treatment methods.

It was because she trusted Luca.

"Oh? Do you really trust me that much?" Luca sat down on the edge of the bed, gently lifting Aunt Neile's shirt.

"With skills as good as yours, of course, I trust you!" replied Aunt Neile.

Luca felt a sense of warmth. Allison's harsh words had not fazed her at all.

Sensing her thoughts, Aunt Neile added, "Ms. Craw, I've worked for the Crawfords for decades. I know the madam's personality well, so don't let her words bother you. She just likes to talk, but it's all hot air. She doesn't really cause harm."

"I know," replied Luca, beginning her examination. "Does this hurt?"

"No, it doesn't," answered Aunt Neile. "So, don't worry. If she says something unpleasant, just ignore her. Just think of it as nothing more than hot air passing by."

Luca chuckled at her words. Aunt Neile rarely shared such thoughts. "I won't let her get to me. Her words won't affect me. How about here? Do you feel any pain?"

"No pain there either," answered Aunt Neile, relaxing under her touch. Since she knew Luca was not bothered, she said no more.

After all, as a maid, it was not her place to comment too much on family affairs. She just did not want Luca to dwell on it.

After all, Allison had a sharp tongue. She could be unreasonable and infuriating.

However, as long as Luca did not take it to heart, there would be no harm done.

After pressing around to locate the tender spot, Luca finally concluded, "Thankfully, it's nothing serious. Keep applying the cream for a few days and it should help. Just remember to use warm water for showers. No cold water."

"Thank you, Dr. Craw," said Aunt Neile. She appreciated Luca's thoughtfulness despite knowing that Luke already had a wife.

However, if there were truly no feelings left between them, it would not be such a bad match for him to be with Luca for the long haul.

Luca, unaware of Aunt Neile's musings, scooped some medicinal cream and carefully applied it to her back. The cream soon turned warm against Aunt Neile's skin.

Aunt Neile let out a sigh of relief. "That feels great."

"It'll be best to let me massage it like this every other day. It'll heal faster," Luca added as she continued the gentle massage.

Even though Luca knew that the injury was not severe, it would still cause some pain.

Without a good massage, Aunt Neile would likely be up all night in discomfort.

"Dr. Craw, you're an amazing masseuse," murmured Aunt Neile, feeling like she was receiving a top-notch wellness treatment.

Although this was a medical treatment, she felt really good.

She was not lying.

"This is a traditional massage technique, but I only know the basics," Luca explained humbly. "Real experts have much more skill in massage."

It was a technique she picked up from Shanks.

Back when she had free time, she used to give massages to Eler, and over time, her technique became more and more refined.

"Oh, what's going on here?" Allison walked in with a face mask plastered across her face and sneered sarcastically at the scene.

Aunt Neile heard her voice and tried to push herself up from the bed.

Luca gently held her down. "Aunt Neile, the massage isn't finished yet, and the treatment isn't complete. You shouldn't interrupt it."

"Oh, okay." Aunt Neile had no choice but to stay put, silently hoping Allison would not order her around or criticize her for being "rude".

Allison let out a cold sneer. "Just because you know a little about medicine, you think you're a real doctor now? You're a massage expert, huh? Why don't you give me one? I'm sore from that long flight."

She lightly pressed the face mask against her skin, trying to get it to stick better to her deeply lined face.

Twins In Her Womb: Sir President Please Be Gentle Chapter 3334-No Matter How Ugly I Am, I'm Still Your Mother As Aunt Neile listened to Allison's words, she barely dared to breathe. She was afraid that if she said something wrong, she would be fired.

However, Luke had the final say in the household. Even if Allison were to fire her, Luke might not necessarily go along with it.

Even so, Allison was one of the ladies of the family, and Aunt Neile's role was to follow orders.

As Luca continued to give Aunt Neile a massage, she replied to Allison, "Madam Allison, if you need a massage, I can call a therapist from a wellness center to come and help you." Allison crossed her arms and stood there, looking down at both of them. "I want you to do it."

"I can't do that," replied Luca.

"Why not?" Allison snapped. Did Luca think she was even worse than a maid? Did Luca not understand the benefits of trying to please her?

If Luca wanted to marry into the Crawford family in the future, she would have to face one less obstacle if she won Allison over now.

"You don't trust my skills. If I were to give you a massage and something went wrong afterward, you'd blame me. I'm just an ordinary person who knows a little about medicine, not some massage master. If you really need it, I can get the best therapist in A City to come to you," explained Luca.

She had no intention of getting involved in Allison's affairs. Nor did she want to curry favor with her.

Her relationship with Luke did not need Allison's approval, and when the time came for her to return to the Crawford family, she would not need Allison's approval then either. She was already Luke's legal wife.

"You!" Allison was furious at her words but then smirked and mocked her, "Oh, so you do have some sense, after all. Good, at least you know your place. Just remember to keep your head down around me, or I'll have Luke kick you out."

Allison felt the mask on her face drying out. She turned around, let out a cold sneer, and made her way up the stairs.

Luca continued her massage without skipping a beat.

Aunt Neile turned her head worriedly and asked, "Ms. Craw?"

"I'm fine," replied Luca, not taking Allison's words to heart.

She felt more helpless than anything else. It seemed that Allison still had not figured out her position.

There was hardly any room for Allison to speak in the Crawford family, yet she acted so self- righteous. Luca found it absurd.

Then she thought that maybe Allison knew she did not have any real say in the family, which was why she acted so arrogantly. It was as though she wanted the whole world to know she was back and that she would tightly grasp everything in the Crawford family.

However, the more she tried to grasp something tightly, the more it slipped away from her.

Allison probably had not realized that the moment she sent someone to steal antiques at Crawford Manor, it had already signaled her inability to compete with Susan.

The lady of the Crawford family could be anyone, but certainly not a thief—especially one who pilfered from her own family. Yet here she was, talking so much. She was revealing just how diminished her standing had become in comparison to Susan.

Perhaps, deep down, she sensed this reality, which fueled her need to flaunt her authority in front of others. She wanted to seek validation for her existence.

Luca massaged Aunt Neile for a bit longer and then applied a medicinal patch. "Aunt Neile, you can peel this off when you take a shower and put it back on afterward. The adhesive is really strong, so you can still use it after taking it off."

"Okay. Thank you, Ms. Craw," replied Aunt Neile as she sat up, moving around a bit and feeling much more at ease.

The pain had almost completely disappeared.

"It's getting late, so you should head home," suggested Luca as she walked out of the room. She first went to wash her hands, rinsing off the lingering scent of the medicinal cream. Then, she carefully returned the tub to its place.

She had gone to several pharmacies to convince the owners to source this product through other channels. Although the medicinal cream itself was not expensive, it was hard to find, making it particularly valuable.

She glanced toward the guest room but did not want to provoke Allison, so she headed straight back to the master bedroom.

Luke was working there.

Luca asked in a soft voice. "Am I interrupting you?"

"Why are you saying that?" Luke shook his head, indicating that she would not be a bother and invited her to sit.

Luca shook her head. "I'm going to take a shower first."

She took her pajamas from the closet and walked into the bathroom.

In the guest room, Allison had completed her skincare routine but still felt her skin was dry and uncomfortable. Despite applying several moisturizing products, her skin remained dry and itchy.

Allison was irritated.

The environment here was clearly better than in Seoul, so why was her skin reacting like this?

Looking at the various bottles in front of her, she decided to leave the guest room and walked over to the master bedroom. She did not bother to knock and simply pushed the door open.

Luke was busy with work when she pushed the door open without knocking, startling him with her bare-faced appearance.

"What are you doing?" Luke frowned.

Even though she was his mother and he had seen her like this before, he could not help but feel startled. He found himself grappling with a sense of unease.

Especially at night, Allison's sudden appearance was enough to give anyone nightmares.

Luke was relieved that he and Luca had decided to send the kids back to Crawford Manor. Otherwise, if the kids saw Allison's face, they would definitely have nightmares.

"It's too early to sleep, so I came to see you," replied Allison. Her expression darkened as she heard the sound of water.

Even though she knew the two were close and would be living together, hearing the sound of the shower at that moment still made her uncomfortable.

Another person who gave her this same feeling was Bianca.

She did not like either of Luke's two women.

Sophian was way better. She always catered to Allison, but unfortunately, Luke did not have any feelings for her.

"It's already nighttime, and you just walk into someone's room without knocking? Is that how it works in Seoul?" Luke asked in an icy tone.

Allison pouted, feeling like he was intentionally reprimanding her.

"You're my son. What's the big deal?"

"I'm an adult, and I've been one for many years. From now on, you need to knock before entering anyone's bedroom. Don't just barge in. It's unsettling." Luke's words were layered with meaning.

"Oh, so you're all grown up now, huh? Is that why you're acting like you're too good for me? If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be in this position!" Allison picked up on his underlying message and tried to throw a fit.

Luke frowned. How could she blame him for that?

Allison continued her complaints, "If you hadn't insisted on going to that place in Russia to meet that person, I wouldn't have gotten kidnapped by those people on the Island of Despair, and our family wouldn't have split up.

"If we hadn't separated, I wouldn't have been tricked by those two sisters at the beauty salon into using all those shoddy products, which ruined my face.

"Luke, you heartless brat! If you had just stayed put in A City, I wouldn't look like this now, and you still have the nerve to call me ugly? No matter how ugly I am, I'm still your mother!"

As Allison spoke, she stepped closer, practically itching to show Luke every wrinkle and scar on her face.

"Look at these and these." Allison tugged at her skin, revealing a network of deep creases that concealed all sorts of scars and imperfections.

Luke pretended to keep his composure as he shifted his gaze.

Twins In Her Womb: Sir President Please Be Gentle Chapter 3335-I Only Ever Wanted You To Come Back Safely However, Luke's heart was already churning with emotion. If it were not for his strong self- control and his exposure to far worse horrors back on the Island of Despair, he would have probably lost his composure by now.

"This is all because of you! So, everyone else has the right to despise me but not you!" Allison's voice had turned nearly hysterical.

Luca turned off the shower and could clearly hear Allison's hysterical rant. Her gaze darkened, and there was a trace of sympathy in her eyes. She felt sorry for Luke.

He escaped the Island of Despair by the skin of his teeth, yet here was Allison, blaming him for everything as though he had ruined her life.

Once one learned to shift the blame, one would become nearly unstoppable. Or rather, one would become especially shameless…

Luca put on her nightgown and opened the bathroom door, locking eyes with Allison.

Allison glared daggers at her.

Treating Allison as though she were invisible, Luca walked over to the vanity, opened her skincare products, and began applying them. Her skin was fair and smooth, showing no signs of age.

Jealousy surged in Allison's heart.

Some people were just born with the best, like beauty. Others, however, had to work tirelessly to maintain it.

Allison remembered her younger self. Even with Zachary's affection, she still went to great lengths to secure more money to preserve her beauty. Despite all that, she still failed.

With each passing day, her face continued to age, and in the end, Zachary's affection did not last. He abandoned her.

What did it matter that she had given birth to Luke? It was only later that Old Master Crawford brought him back, valuing him as an heir.

Zachary had never truly loved her.

All of this led her to spend the next two decades obsessed with her appearance. She was determined to look her best.

She wanted to be more beautiful than Susan, more beautiful than any of the wealthy wives. This way, no one would dare to mock her for being the mistress who moved up in the world.

Still, what happened in the end?

Allison touched her face, feeling the grooves in her skin. She hated to feel them, and she despised looking in the mirror.

When she saw Luca's radiant skin, she stepped forward and snatched the serum bottle out of her hand.

"You…" Luca turned to look at her in surprise.

Nowadays, it was impossible to read Allison's emotions from her face. It was so lined and creased that every expression looked the same. She could only tell Allison's mood through her words and actions.

Right now, Allison was probably feeling jealous.

Allison glanced down at the bottle in her hand. It was plain white without any fancy decorations, not even a visible brand.

She sneered, "Well, for all the money Luke spends on you, this is what you use? Some cheap, unbranded product? Aren't you worried it'll ruin your face?"

Luca turned to look toward Luke.

Luke and Luca exchanged glances, both reading the helplessness in each other's gaze.

Luca reached to take her skincare serum back and replied, "I made this myself."

Allison snatched it back and narrowed her eyes. "You can actually make your own serum?" second thought, she pumped a generous amount onto the back of her hand and rubbed it in.

Without It absorbed quickly, leaving her skin feeling hydrated and smooth.

Even though Allison refused to admit it, this serum felt different from the pricey ones on the market. It was especially moisturizing and absorbed into her skin right away.

Luca nodded. "I work in pharmaceuticals, so it's natural for me to know how to extract ingredients and make my own formulas. It's just that…"

Luca paused for a moment, lost in thought as she observed Allison's actions.

"What?" Allison was too focused on testing out the product and glancing at her hand in the light. It looked noticeably brighter and softer.

"It's just that I made it specifically for my own skin, so it might not be suitable for everyone," explained Luca, "Others could experience adverse reactions."

"Stop trying to scare me!" Allison knew Luca was upset about her comment that her lack of medical skills could harm someone. She mocked, "What harm could a little skincare product do…"

She hesitated for a moment, remembering how one unregulated skincare product had damaged her skin badly. Skincare could indeed be dangerous.

However, she trusted that Luca would not use something that could harm herself, especially since she had just applied it in front of her.

Allison stated firmly, "This serum of yours is just okay, but I'll take it. Have you done your research on it? I'll help you test out your products."

Then, she grabbed the entire set of skincare products and left without a second thought. All the bottles were plain white and unmarked, but Allison did not question it as she walked out, taking the whole set.

In an instant, Luca's skincare products were gone, leaving her with only her daily cosmetics.

Luca let out a sigh and exchanged a weary look with Luke.

"I'll go get them back," said Luke, getting out of bed.

"Never mind, Luke." Luca stopped him, not wanting him to get into a fight with his mother.

As long as Allison stayed here, things like this would keep happening. If this kept happening every day, it would be so exhausting…

"If she wants to use them, let her," said Luca. "I still have plenty of skincare products."

"You have more? I hadn't noticed." Luke raised an eyebrow.

He was meticulous, keeping track of all her little habits.

For something like skincare, he usually noticed whenever she was running low in the past, and he would arrange for new products from the store. It was a habit he had kept even now.

Even though Luca no longer used store-bought skincare products, he kept a habit of keeping an eye on them.

"They're in the mini-fridge in the study," replied Luca. She had finished her skincare routine, so she climbed back into bed, leaned on his shoulder, and yawned.

Luke gently pinched her cheek. "You've been through a lot lately."

"It's nothing." Luca smiled, but then she remembered the time Luke had been kidnapped to the Island of Despair, and her smile deepened.

"What are you smiling at?" asked Luke.

"Your mother just mentioned the time you were kidnapped to the Island of Despair, and it made me remember. Back then, I had no idea where you were. Everyone was saying you were dead, but I was the only one who firmly believed you were still alive.

"Grandpa was already getting old and could barely hold the company together, so I took on all the pressure to manage the business affairs. While the company matters were manageable, dealing with family issues was incredibly difficult.

"It was then that I truly understood how hard it was for you to manage the conflicts between your mother and Louis' mother. It was a nightmare. Thankfully, Grandpa was there to keep the peace. Even if those two had a huge fight, it wouldn't escalate into something too serious. "Even so, they still had it in them to fight for more benefits and make things difficult for me."

Luca's smile was not one of joy but of quiet reflection on the difficulties she and Luke had faced.

Neither of them had it easy.

"Luca…" Luke felt a pang of guilt.

"There's no need to feel guilty. I've never blamed you. I only ever wanted you to come back safely." She rested her head on his chest, listening to the strong, steady beat of his heart.

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See Sophian As A Rival During that time, whenever there was a chance to pray, Luca would silently pray for Luke to come back safely and for their family to be reunited.

"Back then, I was pregnant, remember? If it weren't for Louis, I might not have made it through waiting for you to come back. People are really complicated beings. Even though was practically part of the family, there was no way to stop them from wanting to hurt me when they set their minds to it.

That's why I have a pretty open mindset about your mother. As long as she doesn't cross any fundamental lines with me, I can endure it," said Luca.

It was just a few bottles of skincare products, and she knew that it might not be as simple as that in the future.

However, she had to endure, right? It was only because she loved Luke.

"I'll handle this as soon as possible," said Luke, but he felt a whirlwind of worries in his heart. Handle it?

Allison was his mother. Even if he could be ruthless, she could always stand on her moral high ground and criticize him. It did not seem like there was any good way to resolve this.

Luca understood that there was not really a good way to deal with the situation, so she did not want to put pressure on him. Instead, she tried her best to comfort him, soothing his emotions.

"Yes, I trust you," said Luca, letting out another yawn.

Luke saved the data on his computer, shut it down, and set it aside before turning to Luca, Okay, let's get some rest."

"Sure." Luca yawned once more and lay down to rest.

The lights went out.

Neither Luke nor Luca realized that Allison was eavesdropping outside the door.

She leaned forward slightly, pressing her ear against the door, trying to catch what was happening inside.

However, the soundproofing was too good, and since Luke and Luca were not speaking loudly, Allison heard nothing.

"Tsk." Allison let out a silent scoff of disdain.

She originally wanted to listen to how Luce would act all sweet with Luke after she took the skincare products. However, she heard nothing, so she had no choice but to awkwardly return to her room.

Looking at the skincare products on the vanity, she touched her own face. The products Luca used felt much better than the high-end brands she bought in stores.

Allison examined her skin closely. It seemed to be smoother. Unfortunately, that would not do much for her deep wrinkles.

She remembered when she was about to get out of prison, Luca had given her those herbal packs. Even though they did not make the wrinkles disappear, they greatly improved the condition of her deteriorating skin, and she did not develop any new wrinkles.

It was far better than her condition after surgery.

Allison squinted her eyes, suddenly struck by another thought.

She had always believed her face could be healed. After all this time, she now realized that no high-tech method could fix her damaged skin. It seemed like only the medicine Luca prescribed had some effect.

Seeing her skin condition deteriorating, she realized she could not let it get any worse. It was better to just ask Luca for help with the treatment.

With this idea in mind, Allison gazed at her reflection in the mirror.

How terrifying..

Her heart could not take it anymore, so she grabbed a towel and covered the mirror. Allison glanced at the skincare products on the table. For the first time, she felt the cool air from the air conditioner on her face without discomfort. Her skin did not protest with dryness. The sound of her phone ringing startled Allison out of her thoughts.

She picked up her phone, glanced at the caller ID, and narrowed her eyes. "Sophian, what's up?"

"Ms. Allison, you should be home by now, right?" Sophian's voice came through the phone. Allison could sense Sophian's unhappiness and pretended not to know anything. "Yeah, I'm back. What's wrong?"

"Are you doing okay at home?" Sophian asked again.

"Not really. You know, he actually made me sleep in the guest room. This villa is so big and luxurious, yet he put me in the guest room as he said there's no other room available. If I didn't take the guest room, he said I should go sleep in a hotel."

Allison knew what Sophian was thinking, so she could only complain. "The guest room isn't even half the size of the master bedroom. He's so heartless to treat me this way. Sophian, just looking at this guest room makes my heart ache."

Sophian did not expect the situation to be like this. The guest room?

Luke actually made Allison sleep in the guest room?

"Ms. Allison, maybe they just haven't tidied up yet. Don't be upset. There must be some misunderstanding. Mr. Crawford cares about you and wouldn't let you suffer." Sophian tried to comfort her.

"There's no misunderstanding. He made it very clear that if I don't sleep in the guest room, I have to go to a hotel. Sophian, they call it a guest room, but honestly, I've seen the maid's room, and it's bigger than this. Oh, when I saw that, my heart just sank," complained Allison, ignoring the fact that the fumiture in this room was worth a fortune.

She needed to vent her frustrations so that Sophian would think she was having a hard time here. Otherwise, she might try to move in.

Allison definitely did not want to share a bedroom with Sophian. It would not be nice to have someone sleeping on the couch in her room.

At the same time, she needed Luca's help with her current plan.

Although Luke had not even looked at Sophian, if she really moved in, Luca would inevitably see her as a rival. Furthermore, Allison would be the one who had brought the rival to their home.

There was a chance that if Luca was upset, she might refuse to help her or just do a half- hearted job.

Hence, Allison could only apologize to Sophian, painting her situation in a pitiful light to evoke sympathy while also discouraging any thoughts of her moving in.This is the property of

"Ms. Allison, that's really unfortunate for you." Sophian believed her. After all, Luke had been pretty harsh toward Allison in the car.

Feeling a bit down, she glanced at her spacious hotel room. Staying in a five-star hotel was just so comfortable.

"Isn't that right?" Allison lay comfortably on her bed.

"Ms. Allison, why don't you just stay in the hotel with me?' suggested Sophian, thinking a hotel would be better than a small guest room.

Allison immediately declined, "A hotel? No, let's skip that."

"Why not?" Sophian was confused.

"Hotel rooms are expensive. Just getting you a room is already a favor from Luke. After all, I brought you back, and I have to take care of you, right? If he has to get another room, I'm afraid he'll have an issue with it. But don't worry, no matter how poorly he treats me, I'm still his mother, and he won't mistreat me too much. It's late. You should get some rest." "Ms. Allison, I'm not tired yet because of the time difference. Can we talk a bit more?" asked Sophian.

Allison yawned. "But I'm tired. I've been running around all day, and I'm exhausted." "Alright, Ms. Allison." Sophian, being considerate of Allison, did not press her any further and simply reminded her, "Ms. Allison, no matter how tired you are, remember to take care of your skin and keep it hydrated."

"Got it, I know." Allison hung up the phone and set her phone aside, her mind already racing with plans on how to get Luca to agree to help her.

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Cheer And Celebrate Their Love The next morning, Luca went downstairs but did not see Allison.

She figured Allison might still be adjusting to the time difference, which was normal.

After all, Allison loved to sleep in, and Luca recalled her habits from their time at Crawford Manor.

Old Master Crawford usually turned a blind eye to Allison's late mornings. As long as there were no major issues at home, he would not worry about how late Allison got up. Everyone usually had breakfast at their own pace.

"Good moming, Ms. Craw!" Aunt Neile greeted her cheerfully as she came down.

"Good moming, Aunt Neile." Luca rubbed her eyes. "How's your back today?"

"Thanks to your massage yesterday, I feel much better," Aunt Neile answered with a smile. Previously, if she had injured herself, she would often be unable to sleep at night due to the pain.

She expected last night to be the same, even with Luca's help. To her surprise, however, she fell asleep almost as soon as she lay down.

She slept very soundly.

"My grandson slept with me last night, and when he woke up, he told me that I slept so well and I fell asleep so early. I thought about it, and I guess I really did fall asleep early. I didn't feel any pain. I was just a bit tired, and I was able to have a good sleep. Ms. Craw, does your massage improve sleep quality?"

"Yes. When I was massaging you yesterday, I focused on some acupoints that promote sleep because I was worried about your discomfort," explained Luca.

As people aged, their sleep quality would often decline, especially when they were in pain. That was why Luca paid extra attention to those points while massaging Aunt Neile.

"Oh my gosh, naturopathy treatment is so amazing! Ms. Craw, where did you press? I'd like to learn too!" said Aunt Neile, admining her while preparing breakfast.

Luca shook her head with a smile. "Ordinary people can't really press those points."

The points she referred to were specific to a different style of acupuncture and were not the same as those taught in conventional naturopathy.

The acupoints were located quite deep, and without proper training, it would be difficult for someone to locate them accurately.

"Is that so? Hehe, then I won't learn it," Aunt Neile replied without feeling put off.

She understood Luca's abilities and character, and she did not think Luca was being evasive. She understood that the technique had a certain level of difficulty and was hard to master. That was why Luca did not teach her.

Otherwise, why would Luca be a professor while she was just a maid? There was always going to be a difference.

Aunt Neile was quite open-minded about it.

"Aunt Neile, you need to save some breakfast for Madam Allison. She's adjusting to the time difference and will tend to wake up late," Luca reminded her.

Aunt Nelle nodded and replied with a smile on her face, "I'll set some aside, but honestly, I don't think it's necessary. Even without the time difference, knowing how much Madam Allison likes to lounge around, she probably wouldn't be up until noon."

Having worked for the Crawford family for so many years, she knew Allison's habits all too well.

Luca exclaimed, "You know her well."

Aunt Neile chuckled. "After all these years, I've kept track of what everyone in the Crawford family likes and dislikes. But don't worry, I've prepared breakfast for Madam Allison, so if she wakes up hungry, she'll have something to eat."

"Great." Luca saw that Aunt Neile had already prepared breakfast for her and Luke, so she brought it to the table.

Just then, Luke came downstairs.

Luca said, "Time for breakfast."

"Okay," Luke's eyes were gentle.

They sat down together to eat.

Without the kids around making a fuss, Luca felt a bit out of place. She glanced at the kids' usual seats, lost in thought.

Luke noticed and asked, "Missing the kids?"

"Yes, they usually make a lot of noise at the table. Now that they're at Crawford Manor, it feels a lot quieter here."

"We'll have dinner at Crawford Manor tonight," said Luke as he turned to look at Aunt Neile. * Aunt Neile, no need to prepare dinner for us."

"Yes, Mr. Crawford." Aunt Neile nodded.

Then, Luke added, "To be precise, don't prepare dinner for me and Luca."

"Got it, sir," Aunt Neile replied cheerfully.

Luca asked in surprise, "Did Old Master Crawford call you back for dinner?"

"No." Luke shook his head. "I know you're missing the kids. If we go for dinner, you'll get to see them."

With Allison around, the only way to see the kids was to go to Crawford Manor.

"Sounds good." Luca smiled. She appreciated how he noticed all the little things and tried to accommodate her. It made her feel really comfortable.

She turned to Aunt Neile and said, "Aunt Neile, we might be back a little late tonight, but please wait for us. I still need to help you apply the medicinal cream and massage your back. That way, you can heal faster."

Aunt Neile nodded gratefully. "Thank you, Ms. Craw."

After breakfast, Luke and Luca left together for work.

When they got to the door, Luca noticed that Warren was not waiting in the car. She could not help but ask, "Is Mr. Warren busy today?"

"He's not busy. I gave him the day off," replied Luke, opening the car door and gesturing for her to get in. "Get in. I'll bring you to work today."

"Aren't you worried that we'll be late if we do that?" Luca asked with confusion.

"It's fine. There's still plenty of time. I'll drop you off at Watson first, then head back to the office. We'll be fine." Luke gently guided her head down as she bent to get into the car.

Once Luca was in, Luke got in from the other side.

"Lliam, take us to Watson first," instructed Luke.

"Yes, boss." Lliam started the car engine.

"Why the sudden ride to work today?" Luca asked with a smile, instinctively wrapping her hand around his and holding it tightly.

"I want to treat you better," replied Luke. He felt grateful for Luca's presence in his life.

She had shielded him from a lot of difficulties and brought sunshine and brightness into his days.

At the same time, she accepted many of his shortcomings.

While people outside saw him as polished and successful, only those close to him understood the burdens he carried and how oppressive life could be.

Luca's anival had shielded him from much of the storm.

As her husband, he wanted to treat her better so that he would not have any regrets when he looked back in the future.

As Luke looked at Luca's sweet smile, he added, "Unless there's something special going on, you'll ride to work with me from now on. Warren will pick you up when you finish work. And Warren will be on standby at Watson while you're at work, just like before."

"Alright." Luca was deeply moved.

Luke was very busy, and he often did not have much time to eat or rest However, even amidst this busyness, he still found the time to shower her with his tendemess and affection. Luca felt very happy and content.

Luca was not a greedy woman. She did not need Luke to give her a life of luxury and riches.

As long as he held her in his heart, she was satisfied.

Their fingers interlaced, Luke looked into her eyes with tenderness.

Lliam, who was sitting in the driver's seat, could not help but feel envious as he watched this scene unfold. It was wonderful…

This sweet display of affection made him want to cheer and celebrate their love.

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How Can He Possibly Bring Luca To Crawford Manor

On the other hand, Allison could not sleep, so she got up early.

She first checked the master bedroom, noticing that Luke and Luca were already up. Thinking of her own matters, she quickly headed downstairs.

When she came to the living room, she found Aunt Neile tidying up and asked, "Aunt Neile, where's Luca?"

"Ms. Craw is already off to work," replied Aunt Neile. She could not help but flinch slightly when she looked at Allison's face, but she quickly tried to hide her reaction, not wanting to offend Allison.

"Already at work?" Allison's voice rose a little. "Isn't that a bit early?"

"Madam Allison, it's almost 9:00 am. It's not that early," Aunt Neile pointed out, noting that most people were already at work at this hour. Luca was probably settled in at the company by now.

"Isn't 9:00 am early?" questioned Allison. "Isn't she working at Luke's company? Why would she have to clock in on time?"

Aunt Nelle finally understood what she meant.

Allison was clearly expecting that Luca, given her connection to Luke, would have special privileges to come in later if she wanted.

Aunt Neille caught on. "Ms. Craw hasn't used any special privileges. She has always worked normal hours."

Allison gave a skeptical laugh, clearly not believing it.

"What time does she usually get home?" asked Allison. It was about her face, and she was desperate to talk to Luca about it right away.

If she did not have to avoid going outside and staying out of the sun, she would already be storming into Luca's office to get her to agree.

"Around 6:00 pm," answered Aunt Neile, then she asked, "Madam Allison, do you need something from Ms. Craw?"

"Why else would I be looking for her?" Allison rolled her eyes, wincing as it pulled on a tender patch of skin on her face.

Aunt Nelle remembered that Luca and Luke were going to Crawford Manor for dinner tonight and would not be back so soon. She hesitated about whether to tell Allison.

However, after a brief pause and seeing the dark, brooding look on Allison's face, she decided against it.

If Allison found out they were going to Crawford Manor together, she might insist on tagging along.

This would mean that a pleasant family dinner would turn sour.

Allison had plenty of excuses to go to Crawford Manor.

Hence, Aunt Neile felt it was best not to tell her. After all, Luke had sent the kids back to Crawford Manor specifically to keep them away from Allison.

"Would you like some breakfast now, Madam Allison?" asked Aunt Neile.

"Obviously! I got up early. Do you want me to starve?" Allison snapped as she walked to the dining room.

Aunt Neile put down her cleaning supplies and went to the kitchen to bring out Allison's breakfast.

Allison frowned as soon as she saw it. "Why was it ready so fast?"

"I prepared it early just for you," explained Aunt Neile.

"I need to eat fresh food with my health the way it is!" Allison looked at the plate but did not touch it.

Aunt Neile assured her, "it is fresh. I made it this moming."

"You don't understand, do you?" Allison rose to her feet. She was half a head taller than Aunt Neile. Her expression was cold and menacing as she said, "I want it made on the spot. Anything over an hour old isn't fresh to me. My face can't handle stale food. Make it again."

When Allison's deeply wrinkled face appeared before her, Aunt Nelle could not help but startle for a moment. She quickly nodded and replied, "Alright, I'll make it right now.

Carrying the breakfast that Allison deemed "not fresh", Aunt Neile hurried back to the kitchen and prepared a new plate for her.

Allison barely took a couple of bites before complaining, "It's too bland. Don't make it so plain next time."

"But, ma'am, the doctor says you need a mild diet," Aunt Neile reminded her.

"When I say it's bland, it's bland. Are you arguing with me now?" Allison snapped, clearly annoyed.

Aunt Neile did not dare to argue further and just nodded repeatedly, assuring Allison that she would be more mindful next time.

However, Allison was still annoyed. "I really don't understand what Luke was thinking, hiring you as the maid here. You're so incompetent. It'd be better to replace you with someone smarter and quicker."

A sudden idea crossed her mind.

Aunt Neile stayed silent.

She knew Allison did not actually have the authority to fire her. Besides, she knew she had been performing her duties well, and Luke had not shown any dissatisfaction with her work, so she was not worried about losing her job.

Still, it stung a little to hear her efforts dismissed so casually.

Allison continued, "I'll have to talk to Luke about replacing you."

Then, she turned and left.

Aunt Neile let out a sigh, quietly clearing the dishes from the table and washing them. carefully before disinfecting everything once more.

Luke had instructed her to do so.

He insisted that anything Allison used must be disinfected-especially when it came to food. It was because of his obsessive cleanliness.

Luke specifically instructed Aunt Neile to use the same set of kitchenware when preparing meals for Allison. Aunt Neile marked the set to ensure there was no mix-up.

In the evening, Allison sat in the living room, waiting for Luca to return.

As the time approached 6:30 pm and there was still no sign of Luce, she grew impatient and tumed to Aunt Neile. "Didn't you say Luca usually finishes work around 6:00 pm? It's already 6:30 pm. Were you lying to me?"

Aunt Neile, a little tense, finally told her, "Mr. Crawford called this afternoon to say they'd be having dinner at Crawford Manor tonight and wouldn't be home."

"He's not coming back for dinner, but what does that have to do with Luca..." Allison's words suddenly trailed off.

Then, her voice rose sharply. "You mean, Luke took Luca to Crawford Manor?"

"Yes, ma'am. They'll be back a bit later." Aunt Neile stepped back slightly to brace against

Allison's shrill tone.

Allison's voice was so loud!

"How could he possibly bring Luca to Crawford Manor?!" exclaimed Allison, remembering how, even during the New Year's holiday, Luke had not brought Luca there.

Now, he was actually bringing her to have dinner there? Did that mean Old Master Crawford had acknowledged Luca's status?

Old Master Crawford had always been strict, never allowing his grandson to follow in Zachary's footsteps and fool around outside. How did Luke convince him to accept Luca?

"You're lying to me, aren't you?" Allison immediately suspected that Aunt Neile was making this up

Aunt Neile quickly shook her head. "Ma'am, I wouldn't dare lie to you. Mr. Crawford really did take Ms. Craw to Crawford Manor for dinner."

"Has Old Master Crawford acknowledged her?" Allison's eyes went wide, though with the lines and sagging skin around them, her expression was more frightening than surprised.

No matter how wide her eyes opened, they just did not look big.

"I suppose so..." replied Aunt Neile. After all, if Old Master Crawford had not accepted Luca, she would not be coming and going freely at Crawford Manor, Aunt Neile recalled the warm, gentle smile on the old man's face whenever he saw Luca.

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Have Sophian Take Over Aunt Nelle's Job

"What do you mean 'suppose so?" Allison hated vague answers like that.

The more uncertain she was about how Old Master Crawford felt about Luca, the more she wanted to know.

"Where's the car key?" asked Allison.

"Madam Allison, what do you need the car keys for?" asked Aunt Neile, already knowing the answer but trying to delay her.

"Of course, I'm going to Crawford Manor. Old Master Crawford is the strictest with Luke, and I can't let him ruin everything because of a woman." Allison was already planning ahead.

She was worried that the old master would not like how Luke was behaving and that he might strip him of his power. A wave of panic washed over her.

"Madam Allison, it's already too late to go to Crawford Manor now," Aunt Nelle quickly said. " If you drive over there now, they'll already be having dinner. If you go now, Old Master Crawford will just scold you for being disrespectful. You just came back. It'd be better not to upset him, right?"

Allison paused for a moment. The timing was indeed awkward.

They were probably still eating dinner and had not finished yet.

If she showed up at this time, it would be fine if she were a guest, but the old master would definitely scold her. She sat back down on the couch. "Does Luke often bring Luca back there?"

"Not often, just occasionally," replied Aunt Neile.

"What nonsense," muttered Allison, clenching her teeth. She knew she could not do anything about it. Luke was even harder to handle than his own father, Zachary.

Previously, Old Master Crawford could at least somewhat control Zachary. Even if he was wild, it was not extreme.

However, Luke was different.

Even though Old Master Crawford was still the head of the Crawford family, he was getting old. His control over the younger generation had decreased significantly.

Otherwise, how could Luke bring another woman into his house and even take her to Crawford Manor for dinner while still being married on paper?

Aunt Neile, who had grown accustomed to Allison's temper, shook her head and quietly said, "Madam Allison, why don't you have dinner first?"

"How could I have any appetite right now?" snapped Allison. She thought about how much time and effort she had spent just to enter the Crawford family, earn Old Master Crawford's approval, and become Zachary's wife-even if she was not his legal wife.

She had gone through so much to have a child, even hiding her identity for years before eventually finding the child again. She suffered all that to finally join the Crawford family.

Still, she was not legally acknowledged, and that was why she was always treated as inferior

to Susan.

Allison had enough of living that way, but for the sake of wealth and status, she had to endure it.

Luca had not done anything-not even given Luke a son or daughter-and yet she had already earned Old Master Crawford's approval...

The thought of it made Allison's anger flare up inside.

Aunt Neile felt helpless.

If Allison did not eat now, she would just complain about the food being too cold later. She could only quietly ask, "Madam Allison, do you have business with Ms. Craw?"

Allison shot her a sideways glance. "She's my son's women now. Can't I find her if there's no particular reason?*

Aunt Neile shook her head.

"She's my son's woman. She should be serving me and listening to me. But now, they're out there enjoying themselves, leaving me all alone at home. Is that right?" Allison's words were tinged with resentment.

It was as though she had truly been abandoned by Luke and Luca.

Aunt Neile had no choice but to patiently respond, "Madam, even if it's not ideal, you can't go hungry. Why don't you have dinner first?"

Allison felt a wave of Imitation. After thinking it over, she realized that Aunt Nelle was not a live-in maid. If she did not eat now, by the time she got hungry later, no one would be there to make her anything.

Luca, being doted on by Luke, would not make dinner for her.

With this in mind, Allison's desire to have Sophian take over Aunt Neile's job grew stronger. She thought to herself that she needed to talk to Luke about this.

Also, she was determined to persuade him.

Aunt Neile might not be available all the time, but Sophian could be, making it more convenient for her to be looked after.

Allison stood up. "Bring the dinner here."

"Yes, Madam Allison" replied Aunt Neile as she hurried to the kitchen.

Even though Allison was the only one eating, Aunt Neile prepared a lavish dinner, knowing that if Allison had the chance, she would try to find fault.

Allison stared at the spread of food and frowned. The loose skin on her face wrinkled even more, making her look even more intimidating.

Aunt Neile cautiously asked, "Madam Allison, is there something wrong with the food?"

"Of course, there's something wrong!" Allison pointed at the table full of dishes. "Why prepare so much when I'm the only one eating? Isn't this just a waste?"

Aunt Nelle was at a loss for words...

"These are all dishes you like," said Aunt Neile

"So what if I like them?" Allison was clearly displeased. "I enjoy them, but I'm the only one here, and I can't finish it all. What, are you thinking that since I can't finish, you'll take it home

to your family?"

Aunt Neile was rendered speechless. Even though Allison's situation was not caused by illness, with the way things are, Aunt Neile would not even dare eat the food Allison already had.

The truth was, Aunt Neile had been working for the Crawford family for over 20 years and had never done something like that.

Unless the head of the family explicitly requested her to do so, no matter how fancy or expensive the food, if it was not finished, it was always thrown away and never taken home.

"No, Madam Allison. If you can't finish it, I'll throw it away. I won't take it or keep it for tomorrow," explained Aunt Neile.

"How do I know if you're telling the truth?" retorted Allison. "I've seen a maid walk out with a trash bag, but it was full of food!"

"And even if you throw it away, it's still wasteful," Allison continued. "I won't allow waste."

"Yes, Madam Allison. I'll be more careful next time." Aunt Neile swallowed her frustration in silence.

Arguing with Allison never led to a solution.

Allison snorted coldly and picked up her cutlery, eating her dinner with clear disdain.

"I don't know what Luke is thinking, letting you come here. You can't cook as well as Crawford Manor's chefs. You're slow, and you even twisted your back just moving luggage.

You're useless."

Aunt Neile quietly endured the criticism. Inside, she felt a pang of sadness. Being treated with such disdain by Allison was no easy thing.

Still, she did not want to say anything at the moment. She would just wait for Allison to finish eating, clean up, and then pretend to be busy with other things while waiting for Luca to come home.

As long as she did not linger in front of Allison, the chances of being scolded would be much lower.

As Allison spoke, she picked up a plece of meat and put it into her mouth. Her taste buds instantly seemed to spark.

This tasted... quite good?

She did not expect Aunt Neile to be such a good cook. However, thinking about what she

had just said, she could not be self-contradictory. Hence, she pretended to be displeased as she ate.

Aunt Nelle was confused. All of this was made according to the recipes Luca had given her.

Were they really that bad?

She had followed the recipes exactly, and everyone else had said the food tasted good...

Aunt Neile began to suspect that Allison was just being picky on purpose. She decided not to take her words to heart. It would make things a lot easier for her.

Twins In Her Womb: Sir President Please Be Gentle Chapter 3340

Is That Something A Mother Should Be Doing

After finishing work, Luca headed straight to Crawford Manor.

When she arrived and greeted Old Master Crawford, the three kids came running down the stairs and surrounded her. They each took turns expressing how much they missed her and Luke.

Luca missed them too, so after exchanging a few words with Old Master Crawford, she went upstairs with the kids to help them with their homework.

It did not take long before Luke arrived.

Not seeing Luca in the living room, he asked Old Master Crawford, "Grandpa, has Luca arrived?"

Old Master Crawford was in a good mood. He nodded and replied, "She's upstairs, helping the kids with their homework."

Luke sat on the couch and watched the evening news with Old Master Crawford.

*Has your mother caused any trouble lately?" asked Old Master Crawford.

"Not really," answered Luke. He could still manage Allison.

"That doesn't sound like her," added Old Master Crawford, assuming Allison would always be causing trouble.

*Her condition is bad right now," explained Luke. "She can't see anyone, and she can't be exposed to sunlight, so she won't be out and about causing any big problems."

Old Master Crawford knew Allison's condition was not good and nodded in understanding. He then asked about something else. "I heard she brought that woman back last time?"

"Yes, she's staying at a hotel," replied Luke.

"What on earth is your mother thinking?" Old Master Crawford frowned. It felt like Allison's way of thinking was completely out of the ordinary. It was hard to make sense of it.

"Does she plan on going to Seoul for treatment again?"

"It doesn't seem like it," answered Luke. He had not discussed it with Allison yet, but he could tell she had given up on the idea of foreign treatments.

After the last incident, she probably would not consider it again.

*Then why bring someone back with her?" Old Master Crawford grumbled. "Is she planning on taking responsibility for someone else's life?" Old Master Crawford's anger flared when he remembered what Allison had done during New Year's.

She actually let some random women try to seduce Luke!

Was that something a mother should be doing?

*Luke, even though this person was brought by your mother, you need to handle her. Now." Old Master Crawford looked around the living room to make sure no one else was there, then lowered his voice. "Now that we know Luca's true identity is Bianca, we can't let some messed-up woman affect the family."

After Allison brought Sophian home, Old Master Crawford had people investigate her. Sophian was from A City.

She came from a poor farming family who barely made any money in a year.

However, somehow, Sophian had the money to go abroad and get cosmetic surgery. She even became addicted to it and constantly altered her looks. When her money ran out, she took out loans and ended up working in a hospital to pay off her debt.

It was clear her money was not clean.

Old Master Crawford could not respect women like her.

He understood the desire for beauty, but the unhealthy fixation was beyond him.

A woman like that should never be around Luke!

"I'll take care of it," said Luke. No matter what he did, he would always consider Luca's feelings. As long as he took her feelings into account, she would never misunderstand him.

Seeing how confident Luke was, Old Master Crawford decided not to bring up the matter anymore.

Allison could cause whatever chaos she wanted to. If it did not affect him directly, then it was not a big deal.

After dinner, Luca reluctantly said goodbye to the kids.

"Daddy, when are you going to take care of the issue with Grandma?" Lanie asked before they left.

Luke paused for a moment, unsure of how to answer his son's question.

Allison had no intention of returning to Seoul now, so the only way to resolve the situation was for her to eventually decide to move out. Until then, the kids would have to stay at Crawford Manor.

Even though Lanie was cool and not as clingy as his younger siblings, he loved his parents and wanted to grow up with them by his side.

He added, "Daddy, I really want to go back and live with you and Mommy."

"What's wrong? Do you not like it here with me?" Old Master Crawford suddenly asked, but there was no anger in his voice. "Lanie, do you have a problem with your great-grandpa?"

"No, Great-grandpa." Lanie shook his head. "It's just that Tommy is usually very naughty. It's tiring for you to take care of him, so it's better if Daddy does it. You've worked hard your whole life. You deserve to relax and enjoy yourself. You shouldn't be raising kids."

Old Master Crawford could not help but laugh at Lanie's words. "You sure know how to talk, little one."

Lanie grinned.

Tommy protested when he heard his name being mentioned. "Lanie, I'm very well behaved. I won't make Great grandpa tired!*

"Yes, yes. Lanie, Rainie, Tommy, all of you are very good," said Old Master Crawford.

Living with his great-grandchildren made him very happy. He felt younger when they were around, always laughing and playing with them.

Luca squatted down slightly, giving the three kids some final instructions. "You all need to behave yourselves here, okay? Be sure to do your homework without being asked, don't pick at your food when eating, and don't sleep in in the mornings. Understand?"

"Yes, Ms. Luca," the three kids replied in unison.

Luca patted their heads before leaving with Luke.

Tommy watched them leave from behind, feeling a little sad. "Lanie, when do you think we can go home?"

"Daddy will solve things soon," replied Lanie.

"Yes, Daddy is really great," Rainie chimed in.

Old Master Crawford watched his three great-grandchildren as they reluctantly parted with Luca and Luke. He smiled and reminded them, "Aren't you three going back to the living room? Your cartoon show is about to start." As soon as they heard this, the three kids hurried back to the living room.

The cartoon show they had been waiting for was going to start!

Old Master Crawford shook his head with a smile on his face. He slowly followed the kids as Mr. Griffin gently supported him.

"With the kids in the house, I feel like this quiet manor is so much livelier, Old Master Crawford exclaimed contentedly.

"Yes, the kids are active and well-behaved. There's laughter in the house every day, which is really nice," Mr. Griffin agreed, not feeling that the return of the three kids had made the house noisy. Instead, the kids were making Old Master Crawford smile more each day!

This was a good thing!

Old Master Crawford slowly made his way back to the living room, where the three kids were already sitting on the couch. They had their eyes on the TV.

Lanie was sitting off to the side and had a book resting on his lap.

As usual, Old Master Crawford reminded him, "Lanie, it's good that you like reading, but remember to protect your eyes and take breaks."

"I know, Great-grandpa," Lanie nodded obediently.

"The cartoon's starting!" cheered Tommy.

Lanie set the book aside and joined his siblings to watch the show.