Mark chimed in, "Peter and Lina are with her now."

Alexis nodded.

Despite his frail health, Mark appeared visibly annoyed. Lighting a cigarette, he vented to Waylen, “Dealing with the Smith family is already tough. We can't afford to be openly hostile! Our relatives in Czanch are also against Edwin and Laura's marriage. It's chaos back at home. I told them the marriage is happening, and if they object, they should take it up with my mother."

Waylen listened, his expression faintly amused.

Mark always had a soft spot for his son.

Mark continued, deep in thought, "Edwin caused this mess. He should fix it. Whether it's the Smith family or the elders in Czanch, he needs to handle it. If he can't manage this small issue, he doesn't deserve his position."

Cecilia, however, disagreed strongly.

She glared at her husband.

"This isn't Edwin's fault. If it weren't for you, he and Laura wouldn't be in this mess."

Clearly uncomfortable with his wife pointing out his faults, Mark frowned deeply.

While trying to apologize, he couldn't help but add, "If it weren't for that incident, our son might not even be with Laura now!"

Cecilia's eyes blazed with anger.

Despite her advancing years, she still had a fiery temper.

She was cherished by her parents and loved dearly by Waylen and Rena, so sometimes she still acted like a spoiled brat when provoked.

In a huff, she stormed upstairs.

Mark called out to her, but she ignored him and quickened her pace.

He felt embarrassed but tried to maintain his composure in front of Waylen, Rena, and the younger ones.

"Don't mind her," he said dismissively.

"She'll be fine after a good night's sleep."

Waylen, however, suggested, “Maybe you should go talk to her?"