Chapter 164 Didn't You Say We're Family?

• As Mark faced Charles, who seemed intent on causing trouble, he inhaled deeply and approached Laurel. "You should go ahead; I'll deal with this," he said decisively.
• Laurel hesitated, casting a wary glance at Charles. She felt it might be impolite to leave, especially since he was an elder in Mark's family.
• Although she was aware of the tumultuous history from a decade ago and understood Mark's indifference toward his relatives now, she believed it was essential to show some respect as a newcomer to the Brooks family. After all, she didn't want Charles spreading negative stories about her.