Chapter 270

Julia was already upset with Mark and David. She didn't expect Benjamin to cut his business trip short. Was he hurrying back just to get yelled at? Benjamin rubbed his nose awkwardly, wondering what he had done to upset both Julia and Alfonso so much. "Why would I stop Tristan? Cassandra is our daughter-in-law. If something happens to her, it's our responsibility to protect her, not to turn our backs," Benjamin said. After a brief pause, he added, "I've already given Mark and David a piece of my mind." Slowly, the tension on Julia's and Alfonso's faces began to ease. Just then, footsteps echoed at the door again. Tristan appeared, carrying Cassandra in his arms. Cassandra hadn't expected anyone to still be awake. As they entered, they were met with a room full of wide, curious eyes. "Put me down, quickly," she whispered. "It's okay. You can keep holding her. It's late, so we'll be heading home now." Seeing Cassandra safe, Julia felt a rush of relief, and her spirits lifted imm