His eyes focused on Olivia, and his gaze lingered longer than it should have. Sophia noticed the stare and parted her lips to speak, but Christopher raised a hand, silencing her.
"I said not another word," he said firmly before tearing his eyes from Olivia. "I'm married to Olivia, and for good reasons. Sophia, keep your nose out of it."
"But brother, it—"
"You know how much I hate repeating myself," he said, flashing her a warning look. "Let’s eat."
They ate in silence, each person lost in their own thoughts. Olivia kept her head down but couldn't help occasionally glancing up. Every time she did, she caught Racheal glaring at her with hostility.
Eventually, Sophia and Racheal finished their meals and left the dining room together. Christopher followed a few minutes later, saying noth
