Chapter 32 Pressure From the Family

When Louisa and Elijah finally came downstairs, the entire Holten family was already gathered. There were still plenty of people from yesterday that Louisa didn't recognize. As she was introduced to them one by one, she noticed everyone's gaze drifting toward her neck. Suddenly, she realized exactly why Elijah had left that mark. It was a public announcement that they had spent an intimate night together. Everyone else had finished eating, but a massive spread had been set aside for them. The breakfast was extravagant, featuring a dozen different options. "Mrs. Holten, have some health tonic." Carol placed a bowl of tonic in front of Louisa. Louisa was about to say thank you when Elijah spared it a glance. "Starting the supplements already?" Louisa looked at the drink. It had a sharp, earthy scent. "Of course, she needs them. I want a great-grandchild as soon as possible," Elijah's grandmother, Margaret Finlay, announced. She sat there with her grey hair and sharp eyes, l