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For David, watching a cooked duck fly away felt as painful as if his heart had been gouged out.

Originally, both families were preparing for an alliance, and Logan had always been courteous to him. David was planning to have Logan support him further, but his attitude suddenly changed.

David took the initiative to suggest that Luke and Isabella should get engaged first, but Logan didn't respond positively. He even hinted indirectly to return the white jade bracelet himself.

At that moment, David couldn't figure out where things had gone wrong and could only stew in his frustration.

He returned home feeling stifled, sat on the couch, and remained silent with a cold expression.

Charlotte was adept at reading the signs and sensed his bad mood. She didn't dare to say much and carefully placed a cup of tea in front of him, gently massaging his shoulders.

Her massage techniques were learned from a professional masseuse, and although David remained silent with his eyes closed, his comp