Chapter 206: Talk or Fight

Leena was silent because she didn't know what to say. Duke had always protected her since childhood. Now suddenly somebody else was trying to do that for him, he couldn't adjust to the change. So his anger was understandable to her.

Leena sighed. She didn't know how to live together with Kevin yet. Married to a guy she didn't even know, Leena was impressed by her own courage. She wasn't even sure whether her decision was right or wrong.

The two cars pulled into the Lengs' garden residence. Kevin was a little nervous, but wasn't pressured.

Duke had some time to think during the drive. He understood that the situation was irreversible -- Kevin was a soldier. There was nothing Duke could do about Leena and Kevin's marriage, he had to accept it. But his grudge against Kevin remained. Exiting the car, Duke ignored Kevin and went straight in the courtyard alone. He might have punched Kevin in the face.

Kevin, I'm sorry. Normally, my brother isn't like this, " Leena apologized. She forced an embarrassed smile at Kevin.

"That's OK. I understand." Kevin stroked Leena's long lustrous hair calmly. He had expected much worse of Duke.

"Thank you for understanding. Let's head inside." Leena took a deep breath. She wasn't sure what her brother would do next. She hoped her father was home.

Duke casually sat on the sofa, leaning back against the cushions. He watched Leena and Kevin walk in, one after the other, eyebrows raised. With Kevin's charm and Leena's beauty, he found that they made a perfect couple. "How do you want to settle the matter? Talk or

"How do you want to settle the matter? Talk or fight? Go ahead. Choose." Duke said with a frown. 'No matter how good they look together, this is the man who has taken my sister away from me. I won't forgive him!' "Talk. A fight won't solve our problem. Besides, a fight would be unfair to you." Kevin didn't take Duke's bluster seriously. He didn't want to press the advantage he had over Duke in a fight. That would rob him of any sense of achievement. "Are you so sure I'll lose?" Although Duke didn't fight as well as Edward, he didn't suck. "I didn't mean that. Fighting isn't the only way to solve problems." Kevin frowned. It seemed to him that Duke was overprotective. 'He must be trying to kick my ass for marrying his sister.' "Haha, It seems that I come home at a perfect timing. Seems like tons of fun at my house." Someone's bubbling laughter broke the tension. Leena was all smiles. "Dad, you are back! Didn't you say you were supposed to be back last night?" Leena ran into her father's arms happily. She acted like a spoiled child. She was relieved that her father was back. Hopefully, everything would be fine. "Yes, but something came up. Who is this?" Her father looked at Kevin who was in well-pressed army uniform, eyes glistening with joy.

"Father, how are you? I'm Kevin. Nice to meet you." Since he had married Leena, Kevin thought he was supposed to address Lloyd as 'father'. But hearing how Kevin addressed his dad, Duke was annoyed. 'This guy called me Mr. Duke just now. Why is he acting so close to my father?'

"Ah, Kevin. Why did you call me father?" Leena's father glanced at them in confusion.

"This is your son-in-law. You must be very happy! You come home from your trip only to find you're a father-in-law." Duke said icily. He stared at Leena who was grinning from ear to ear. 'Leena, do you think you can find help once Dad's home? You wish!' Duke wouldn't let it go.

"What? Son-in-law? Is it true? Haha! Leena, good job! And excellent choice! I approve!" Lloyd patted Kevin's shoulder in a friendly manner, and narrowed his eyes into a smile. Everybody could see how much he liked his new son-in-law.

Duke twisted his mouth in anger. Now he was the only one that felt uncomfortable about their marriage. He had become the bad guy. Their father hadn't spent much time with Leena since she was born.

Duke thought that was why his father wasn't sad or angry to hear his own daughter had married someone so soon. He even openly showed his appreciation of his new son-in-law, who was a total stranger to him. Watching his father with Kevin, he felt wordless.

Actually, Kevin was surprised by Lloyd's reaction too. He had expected Lloyd to oppose their marriage the most. But he had taken it so easily and calmly, not at all what Kevin had thought.

"Dad, aren't you mad?" Leena was a little worried. She had always known that her father liked soldiers, but it was unexpected to see her father handle the news so well. Lloyd watched Kevin with sparkling eyes. He liked Kevin so much.

"Why should I be mad? You'll get married sooner or later. It's only a matter of time." Lloyd wasn't old-fashioned. He was OK with a shotgun marriage.

Duke was displeased with his father's attitude. He went upstairs sullenly. 'They can do whatever they want. Out of sight, out of mind.' He felt like an outsider.

Noticing that Duke was leaving, Leena's face darkened. She knew her brother still couldn't accept their marriage. She wanted to know when he would.

With Lloyd's approval, Kevin took Leena with him when he left the house. Duke remained as cold as ice, but he didn't stop them. The look in his eyes showed how sad he was, as well as angry. Duke wasn't taking this well, but with everyone else ganging up on him what else could he do?