Chapter 1404

Olivia gave a short response to Claude's reminder. He turned to the maid, giving instructions for lunch. The maid smiled, nodded, and left, leaving the living room in silence once more. Breaking the quiet, Olivia said, "I'd like to talk to Soof's parents." Claude, in the middle of sipping his tea, paused and looked at her. After a moment, he replied, "They haven't been well lately, so let's not trouble them. I'll talk to them about our wedding." Olivia couldn't help but admire how composed he remained, wondering how he managed it. Even in moments like these, he acted as if he were just an observer. Unaware of her thoughts, Claude took another sip of tea and then asked casually, "About the dishes I mentioned earlier—do you like them?" "Yes, but I think it's more important to consider what your parents would enjoy," she said. "They don't matter," he replied calmly. Without another word, he reached out, gently taking her arm and intertwining their fingers. Olivia lowered her gaze