Chapter 1642: Not Disbanding The Feast

Chapter 1642: Not Dishanding the Feast

“I'm leaving tomorrow," Chris announced, “so after tonight, I have to

say goodbye to everyone for the time being. I have been out for too

long and need to go back to Alvonia.”

Luther nodded slightly. "Thank you for your support during this time. If

you ever need help in the future, don't hesitate to ask."

Juanita's voice choked with emotion. "So tonight is actually a farewell

dinner?"

Karl gently patted Juanita. "Why call it a farewell dinner? That sounds

so negative. The Capital is not far from Khebury, so we can meet up

anytime."

“It's not the same. When we're all together, we can easily make plans

to eat together, but when we're apart and busy with our own lives, we

gradually grow apart. Otherwise, we could all go to Khebury together."

Juanita wiped away tears and held back her emotions. "You can still go

back to being a detective. After all, we all used to be in Khebury.”

Joyce comforted her. "Juanita, I will come back to see you often. Don't

forget that my parents are in the Capital. Karl is now the dean of the

House of Inspection. How can you let him go back to being a

detective?"

"What's wrong with that? I don't want to be the leader of this

association either. Besides, back then he returned to the Capital and

joined the Special Investigation Department because of you..." Juanita

stopped halfway through her sentence.

Luther looked away uncomfortably. Indeed, Karl had returned to the

Capital alone to search for clues because of his feelings for Joyce. Four

years had passed in a flash. Now that the case was finally solved, they

had to part ways.

Karl stiffened. He looked at Joyce, and his gaze betrayed some

reluctance. "Do you really have to go?"

He thought Joyce would stay in the Capital, after all, the Heath family

and their military power had deep roots here. He glanced at Luther

again, and it seemed that Joyce had already chosen Luther and

decided to return to Khebury.

Joyce nodded.

Karl pursed his lips and smiled. "I respect your decision."

Joyce looked at Juanita. "Juanita, the Gregory family and the Sanchez

family are both in the Capital. Although you both left for Khebury, the

Capital is still your home. Now everything is back in its place. You are

married and about to have a child. You have your own life now. All good

things must come to an end. I'm happy for you all today, and I'm not

really keen on getting too involved in your lives, especially with the

danger that comes with it. Both you and Karl have brushed with death

before, all because of me. Fortunately, everything is over now. I don't

want to involve you in any more trouble. Juanita, we will always be

good friends. That won't change.”

Juanita finally couldn't hold back her tears.

The atmosphere of parting infected Nina, who had been holding back

her tears for days. She thought of Chris leaving tomorrow and finally let

her tears fall.

Chris saw this and pulled her close. "They're saying goodbye, why are

you crying?"

"Sorry," Nina quickly wiped away her tears.

Chris glanced at Nina. He was leaving, yet she didn't seem too upset.

He didn't know if she was hiding it too well or if she really wasn't

affected. Were her tears just for him? This woman's appearance, with

tears in her eyes, really made him feel sorry for her.

After the sadness passed, the atmosphere gradually became more

relaxed, and there was more laughter and chatter.

At the dinner table, Nina almost served Chris every dish, peeled shrimp

and crab legs, and put them neatly in his plate. Her careful and

considerate manner was gentle and thoughtful.

Juanita was impressed. "Wow, Chris, you're really lucky. She treats you

like a king, serving you with care and attention. As a man, you're really

living the high life."

Chris suddenly pushed his plate toward Nina. "Why are you doing this?

Eat your own food. Do you think I need a servant girl?"

He didn't need her to serve him food. He had hands and could do it

himself. This little woman hadn't even eaten properly the whole night,

busy serving him food, peeling shrimp and crab legs. He watched her

working hard, and he couldn't bring himself to rebuke her in front of

everyone.

But Juanita couldn't stand it and brought it up.

He took the opportunity to get angry.

Although she took care of him meticulously, it was too subservient.

“I'm sorry.” Nina bit her lip. Seeing him angry, she lowered her head

and didn't dare to speak.

"Don't be angry at her. She's willingly doing this for you," Joyce

laughed. "She must love you very much. Chris, I heard your mother is

from the royal family? Are there a lot of rules in your family? I don't

think she understands your situation. You need to explain it to her.”

Chris's expression improved slightly upon hearing Joyce's words. Yes,

he had never explained it to Nina.

He turned to her and scolded her softly, "Although Alvonia is a military

government, it is also a democratic country. What do you take me for?

Although my mother is from the royal family, I didn't grow up with her. I

don't care about the rules of the royal family." He lifted Nina and

brought her closer to him, forcing her to look at him. "We are equals,

understand? You don't need to treat me with such respect.”

"Oh, I understand.” Nina blinked her watery eyes and looked at him.

Chris sighed and let her go and then served her a bowl of soup. "Drink

more. You haven't eaten much tonight."

"Okay." Nina bit her lip, feeling a hint of sweetness in her heart. In fact,

she not only respected him but also looked up to him. Now, she felt like

he was getting closer and closer to her. She couldn't believe she could

have this man, and she wanted to work harder to keep him.

"Haha, I think Chris is actually not difficult to get along with." Juanita

propped her chin and looked calmly at Luther.

Luther's eyes darkened. This Juanita had eaten her fill and was now

trying to provoke him?

Sure enough, Juanita spoke up, "If we're talking about the hardest

person to get along with, Mr. Warner, you definitely take the top spot.”

Juanita shook her head and then looked at Karl. "You're second. One is

an unpredictable Yama, and the other is a cold-faced Asura.”

Luther's face fell.

Karl had a black line on his face.

Joyce finally couldn't hold back and burst out laughing. She nodded in

agreement. "That's a good description."