“Why is everyone acting like this?”

At Alton’s question, everyone began to eat again with clouded eyes.

Of course, Riley still couldn’t eat.

“Yes.”

“Darling, are you feeling unwell? Your eating doesn’t seem right.”

“Ah, no, I am really eating diligently.”

“Ha ha, my daughter has always been a light eater. She also eats slowly.”

At Ryan’s words, Alton’s brow furrowed.

“Is that so? That’s why she’s so small, we should take care of her more attentively.”

“……Thank you for worrying.”

“Now, eat this. It’s a precious thing that’s good for the body. It’s the egg of a creature caught only in the deep sea, and it tastes really good. It’s also nutritious.”

What in the world was happening?

An unimaginable situation had unfolded. Duke Alton himself spooned food onto Riley’s plate. Everyone looked on as if shocked by his affectionate gesture.

At that moment, Gibnen took the seafood from Riley’s front plate to his own bowl.

“I’ll take care of you. And my sister doesn’t like seafood.”

This time, Gibnen placed thinskinned dumplings filled to the brim into Riley’s plate.

“Eat a lot, sister.”

Alton chuckled.

“Heh, you weak boy. You should have taken care of her before me. No wonder you’re getting dumped by women since you’re so weak and clueless.”

“Speak correctly, I have never been dumped. It would be different if I had dumped someone.”

Why was this childish clash continuing at the engagement meeting?

The situation was absurd in many ways, but this lightened the stiff atmosphere a little.

“Since this is an engagement meeting, how about we only exchange the necessary dialogue? There’s no substance to this conversation.”

Finally, Ribne spoke out, and only then did Alton clear his throat with a fake cough.

“Well, why talk at length? We already know all that needs to be known. I would like to proceed with the marriage as soon as possible, what do you think?”

At Alton’s words, Ryan and the Lady hesitated. Claire, in particular, looked as if her eyes would pop out. For some reason, she looked angry. Riley sensed an inexplicable rage in Claire’s suddenly darkened expression.

“As soon as possible.”

“I’m not asking you, you fool.”

“Fatherinlaw will also think the same as me.”

At Gibnen’s glance, Ryan hastily replied.

“Of course, we would like to proceed as soon as possible.”

“Then let’s hurry and coordinate possible dates to proceed as quickly as possible.”

“Are you serious?”

“The broad discussion about the marriage I consider already done with my son, and I’ve heard roughly the story. We’ll proceed as previously discussed with my son. We’ll take care of all the wedding preparations, just tell my son if you need anything.”

Alton Lianster, the most important person in the meeting to discuss the marriage, permitted the marriage very coolly.

With no desire to engage in unnecessary talk, he pointedly conveyed his points, and Gibnen clapped as if satisfied.

“As expected, so refreshing. This is why I love my father.”

“You talk to me later, we have a lot to discuss.”

“Let’s do that.”

“Hopefully the daughterinlaw too.”

“We must listen to my sister’s opinion on that. I don’t know, but my sister may find my father uncomfortable. The relationship between a fatherinlaw and daughterinlaw can’t always be easy, right?”

At the words that Riley might be uncomfortable, Alton rolled his eyes and replied in a somewhat glum voice.

“Ahem, later then……. ”

Again, the subject had shifted elsewhere.

Ryan and the Lady finally seemed relaxed and enjoyed their meal.

Only Claire was like a volcano on the verge of eruption. Seemingly losing her appetite, she strained to lift the corners of her mouth, but her stiff muscles seemed unwilling to comply.

Her eyes changed. Riley felt uneasy.

She looked like she could cause trouble at any moment.

And as Riley expected, Claire stepped forward.

“Duke, are you really okay with this?”
Ryan and Lady Baron froze like a rock at Claire’s sudden impulsive action, with knife and fork in hand. Their uneasy gazes turned towards Claire, but Claire’s eyes were filled with an unusual charm.

Ryan and Lady Baron briefly sighed.

They were convinced that she was out of her mind.

“What are you asking if it’s okay?”

To Alton’s question, Claire answered with a somewhat tense voice.

“Still, it’s an engagement ceremony. I’m asking if it’s alright to decide and proceed with the marriage so easily without any indepth discussion about the marriage. Of course, it’s a good thing for us, but doesn’t Your Grace, the Duke, have a lot more to consider?”

“Claire!”

Lady Baron quickly chided Claire, but Claire would not be swayed.

“Mother, marriage is one of the most important matters in the family. It seems to be a matter that should be decided more carefully than ever, and although it would be good for us to gloss over it, what if the Lannister family changes their mind later and treats my sister like a sacrificial pawn and abandons her?”

“Can’t you keep your mouth shut!”

“No, let her continue.”