Chapter 981: The Fatal Weakness

At lunchtime, Warren and Jared exchanged pleasantries about their families. Jared listened attentively, responding to each point in turn. Tina and Alina sat together, chatting while occasionally feeding Poppy, who was seated between them. Meanwhile, Ruud, stuck in the middle with no one addressing him, looked visibly upset and couldn't find an opportunity to join the conversation. Tina noticed his forlorn expression and, feeling slightly uncomfortable, decided to speak up. "Uncle and I are doing fine. You don’t need to worry," she said casually. Ruud froze for a moment, his look of disappointment instantly replaced by joy. "If he ever dares to treat you badly, let me know. Your dad won’t let him off lightly!" Jared choked on his drink. Wasn't he ever going to catch a break, even after getting married? Tina was speechless. She was trying to reassure him, not provoke him into criticizing Uncle Jared! Warren, equally exasperated by his son's dramatics, intervened. "Alrig