“Um…” Charles replied casually, accepting the situation. Maya was surprised to see this attentive side of him and couldn’t help but steal a few extra glances, her heart fluttering slightly. As they walked into the living room, Margaret and George Cooper were busy setting the table. When they saw Charles, dressed in a dark cashmere coat, standing tall and elegant, they were momentarily taken aback. Finally, it was George who broke the silence. “Maya, who is this?” Hearing this, Maya bit her lip, feeling a bit awkward and unsure of how to respond. Taking a step forward, Charles wrapped his long arms around Maya, catching her off guard. She shivered slightly and looked up at him. But he didn’t meet her gaze; instead, he looked straight ahead and smiled, saying, “Sir, Ma’am.” The intimat

