Chapter 1163 Chickened Out

• “What is there to be afraid of? Nothing!” Cedric declared confidently, “You were introduced to me by my nephew. You were presented to my parents in a proper and respectable manner. I was 'commanded' to meet you for a potential marriage. My parents approve of being with you, so there's nothing to fear.”
• “Being together casually is, of course, no big deal,” Layla said, “But if we were to eat in your company's cafeteria every day, people would definitely suspect that we are living together. Would you be okay if your parents found out about our 'premarital cohabitation'?”
• “My parents... should be fine.” Cedric's expression grew serious as a thought crossed his mind. “This isn't going to reflect well on you, is it? If people thought we were 'living together before marriage', it could damage your reputation.”