Before Maria could explain, Raymond already ran his mouth.

On the other hand, Maria just glanced at him and said nothing.

Before she came here, Anthony already warned her that if Raymond was looking to start a trouble, she didn't have to do anything. He would deal with his uncle himself.

As expected, Anthony soon spoke.

“Uncle Raymond, Mrs. Bowles, can I ask you something? When did you guys learn how to read others' minds?" Anthony asked with an innocent smile.

The two instantly furrowed their brows in confusion. They shook their heads, indicating that they had never learned to do that.

Seeing their reaction, Anthony continued, “Well, I thought you did, because you're trying to guess what's on Maria's mind before she could even explain."

“Well... That's..."

Raymond immediately panicked.

It was true that he blurted out those statements without any definite evidence to back up their doubts on Maria.

Anthony sighed and added, “I am jealous of you two. After all, Maria and I spend so much time together, but I still can't guess what she is thinking at times. Of course, if I can, I will be able to take better care of her and make her happier... In a lot of ways.”

The way Anthony said his last sentence was a little too meaningful. Maria was capable enough of controlling her temper most of the time. But when she heard Anthony said these words, which talked about their passionate love, she suddenly felt restless.

“Anthony! Dad, look at him. Do you really think it is appropriate for him to say things like that in front of our guests? Unbelievable!”

Although Raymond was outraged, he couldn't directly do anything to Anthony.

Therefore, he had no choice but to turn to Michael in hopes that the elder would side with him.

“Ha-ha! Why are you overreacting? Anthony and Maria are a young couple. Have you forgotten what you're doing in a relationship when you're still younger? Even I was very passionate once. No one is exempted!”

Raymond's mouth was left hanging. He didn't expect that Michael was fine with Anthony and Maria being too intimate in public.

He was so furious that his face twisted, but he could do nothing to vent his frustrations.

“Mr. Wilson, what I'm really trying to say is that this is not Master Geoffrey's work."

Maria was surprised at how nicely Michael actually treated her.

Since she was the kind of person to repay a favor, she had to do something for Michael after he defended her in front of these people, who were obviously trying to get her in trouble.

But what Maria said was too shocking for them. Even Raymond quickly jumped up from the sofa and reacted wildly.

Lara and Jacqueline were dumbfounded that their eyes opened wide.

However, after a few seconds, as if they regained their senses, they started to scoff and sneer.