Chapter 26.2: Doubt

“So, Thalia, how does it feel to be married while still a student?”

I paused in the midst of taking a bite of pasta as Albert’s question caught me off guard. Their curious eyes were all on me.

I couldn’t help but smile. “It’s okay. My status is the only thing that changed. He can be a bit overprotective at times, though. But I understand.”

“That’s normal. Many envy Stephen, especially in business matters. So, he just wants to make sure you’re safe from those people,” Harold chimed in.

I raised an eyebrow. They’re enemies of his mafia, after all.

I bit my lower lip, lost in thought. Do they really have no idea about Stephen’s illegal activities?

“I have a question.” I put down my fork and looked at them one by one.

“Shoot,” Albert said while munching on his food. Wait, how many servings of rice did this guy order?

I sighed before adjusting my seat. “How well do you know Stephen? Do you know all the businesses he’s running?”

I looked at Albert, who suddenly coughed. He quickly grabbed h