Chapter 690 Unwarranted Suspicion

"That's exactly what I think," Lucia said, raising an eyebrow and smiling.

"Do you expect me to be afraid of you here?"

While Lucia was speaking, Spencer noticed Arthur's gaze. The doting look in his eyes when he looked at her was completely undisguised. Spencer was shocked. Could it be that Arthur actually knew everything?

Of course, Spencer knew that Arthur had deep feelings for Lucia, and although he despised it, he did so even after Lucia was engaged to him. The initial period of depression did not last long, but he quickly recovered. Did he already know the truth? If so, what was the point of all this? Did he see him as a clown?

Seeing Spencer frowning and not saying anything, Lucia didn't try to figure out what he was thinking. She glanced at him and went downstairs with Arthur.

Spencer's eyes darkened as he slowly turned to watch Lucia and Arthur walk together with the most natural intimacy.

He always thought Arthur couldn't find out, so he had to keep Lucia close to him to hurt him. But if he knew, not only would he have been exposed, but also on another level to promote the development of their feelings. This was something he wanted to have, but it was often the more to strive for and cherish.

Though it was only speculation, Spencer had to prepare for the worst. He had to drive a wedge between the two families while Esmae still trusted him. With Esmae's word, Lucia wouldn't dare to do anything! Having made up his mind, Spencer strode downstairs.

In the living room, it was very pleasant and warm.

Lucia apologized to everyone in embarrassment, and when she saw Sophie taking such good care of her daughter, she couldn't help but thank her again. Naturally, her politeness was rejected by Edwin and Sophie. In their hearts, Lucia was a family member, and there was no need for such politeness.

Spencer was quiet compared to the early afternoon. He took a seat and looked at the Davies.

"Arthur, what's wrong with this guy? He's so quiet." Bailey, who had planned to keep Spencer at bay, leaned over to Arthur and asked softly.Còntens bel0ngs to Nô(v)elDr/a/ma.Org

Arthur glanced at Spencer out of the corner of his eye and replied in a low voice, "The quieter he gets, the more he thinks. Bailey, keep an eye on him."

"Got it!" Bailey winked at Arthur with a swashbuckling look and agreed.

"Mr. Davies, Mrs. Davies, dinner is ready." With laughter, the butler went into the living room to respectfully remind them.

"Everybody's hungry. Let's go have dinner," Sophie said, standing up with her granddaughter in her arms, and being reluctant to let go.

Lucia saw right through Sophie's intention and hurried to her side, reaching for her daughter.

"Sophie, I'll take care of the baby. Have dinner first."

"No," Sophie dodged with great agility, "You're hungry. I can eat whenever I want. Besides, the baby is so cute. I can't bear to let her go."

"But..." Lucia can't bring herself to let the elders take care of the children, but Edwin interrupted.

"Lucia, just listen to her. She carried the baby all afternoon. I didn't even get a chance to take over."

"Mom, you've been hogging the baby, and we haven't even touched her," Bailey complained.

Even so, Lucia felt something was amiss, and Arthur, reading her thoughts, whispered beside her.

"Lucia, let's eat first. Let my mom get enough of being a grandma."

Hearing Arthur's words, Lucia couldn't help but smile. Seeing that Sophie couldn't bear to let go of the baby, she could only nod her head. Then everyone started to move into the dining room. When they were almost there, Spencer slowly stood up, but just as he was about to follow, Sophie stopped him.

"Spencer," Sophie asked him, "Aren't you going home to spend Christmas with your father?"

If someone else had stopped him, Spencer might have given a runaround, but there was something different about Sophie in his eyes.

Despite the animosity between the two families, Sophie was actually the best image Spencer should have of his mother after he lost his mother in his early years. She was demure, generous, elegant, sensitive and cultured. Spencer wasn't sullen when he was alone with her.

"The baby is still young. Lucia is going back to Brown Manor for Christmas, and I need to make them a priority," Spencer replied.

"Spencer," Sophie said with a smile, "You and I both know what's going on right now. I'd like to think of you as a relative here, so I hope you get some rest these days and don't think about anything else." "I understand." Spencer did not intend to refute but answered very submissively.

"Well, off you go to dinner," Sophie said with a smile.

Spencer nodded to her and headed for the dinning room. Sophie held the baby and looked at Spencer from behind. The smile on her face faded away. She can be generous, but she was not reckless. She'd already warned Spencer. If he continued to find fault, she will not stand idly by.

As soon as Spencer entered the dinning room, he saw that Lucia and Arthur were already sitting together. As expected, he didn't care about it but sat down in the next seat. He didn't intend to ask for anything when he was at a disadvantage.

The dinner was a pleasant one, thanks to Spencer's tactful silence. Lucia and Edwin talked about the Webbex Group's development plans. She listened humbly to the advice of her elders, and no one at the table mentioned her relationship with Arthur.

After dinner, people would chat in the living room or go for a walk together, while Spencer would go upstairs early because he was tired.

"Did this guy just figure it out? It's not like him to be quiet all night," Bailey finally blurted out his doubts.

"If he'd just let it go, we wouldn't have so many problems," Arthur said coolly.

Lucia didn't say anything. She recalled Spencer's strange state on the stairs.

In the garden, Otis, Jack and the others were together. Because of Spencer's presence, even though they were Otis's friends, the four of them did not come to the dinning room to eat openly. And Spencer didn't even know they were related.