Chapter 1403

Claude's parents froze when they saw Olivia. For a moment, the air seemed to stand still. Then, as if nothing had happened, they resumed their slow descent down the steps. Olivia stood still, her expression calm and unreadable. She made no attempt to speak, nor did she shift her gaze from where Claude stood beside her. When his parents finally reached the living room, Claude placed a gentle hand on Olivia's shoulder. Olivia glanced briefly at his hand, her face showing no emotion, before looking away. Claude turned to face his parents and said, "I brought Olivia here today to discuss the wedding date with both of you." In their current state, Jordan and his wife no longer had the energy to object, not even about Olivia—who had once been married into the Harrises Jordan's expression remained flat as he replied in a dull tone, "Set the date yourselves. We're too old to have much say in these things." Claude's smile faltered, though he kept his expression calm. "What about Uncle Dus