Capturing the Young Doctor's Heart: Mr. Big Shot Won't Let Me Go-Chapter 156: Father Pei Comes to Beijing

His lips, soft and warm.

Gradually realizing.

He seems to be increasingly fond of kissing her face.

Claire Prescott’s smile was gentle, her hands resting on his shoulders as she gazed into those deep, alluring eyes.

She believed in his sincerity.

Being by his side naturally gave her a sense of security.

However.

The feud between the two families wasn’t something he could solve easily on his own, and she didn’t want all the pressure to fall solely on him.

"I..."

Just as she began to speak.

The phone she had placed on the table rang.

Claire Prescott turned around and glanced at the caller displayed on the screen.

Keane Lowell saw it too; it was her father’s call.

Claire Prescott got off him, took the phone, and ran to the backyard to answer it.

The call lasted less than two minutes.

Her father was coming to Kystral and asked her to have lunch at the restaurant at noon.

His tone was a bit solemn, making her feel vaguely uneasy, suspecting it wasn’t just a simple meal. She took a moment to calm down before returning to the living room.

Keane Lowell was still sitting there, his long legs crossed on the couch, his dark eyes calmly looking at her.

She walked over composedly, kissed his cheek, and said warmly, "My dad is coming to Kystral. I won’t be having lunch at home today."

"What time is the lunch?"

"Twelve o’clock."

Keane Lowell glanced at the clock on the wall and said leisurely, "I’ll drive you there."

Claire Prescott hesitated.

She ultimately couldn’t tell him about her father’s previous disapproval of their relationship, nor did she want him to meet the Prescott family.

She said, "No need to drive me, I’ll go by myself."

Keane Lowell coaxed in a deep voice, "Be good."

Reluctantly.

Claire Prescott had to listen to him.

She went upstairs to cover the kiss marks on her neck.

Before long, she was ready to leave.

Keane Lowell personally drove her.

Arriving at the destination.

As Claire Prescott unbuckled her seatbelt to get out of the car, Keane Lowell instinctively held her hand.

He held on tightly.

He seemed unwilling to let her go.

Claire Prescott’s expression became somewhat complex, leaning over to peck his thin lips, and Keane Lowell suddenly clasped her neck, deepening the kiss.

After the kiss, he gradually released her hand.

Claire Prescott shyly pursed her lips, "I’ll go up now."

"Call me when it’s over."

"Okay."

Jericho Prescott hosted the luncheon.

The private room was filled not just with him; Finn Prescott and the entire Lancaster Family were there, occupying the whole table, and the empty seat was reserved for her.

Not running late.

However, she was the last one to arrive, so when she appeared, everyone turned to look at her.

Mr. and Mrs. Lancaster warmly called her, "Claire, you’re here."

"Uncle, Aunt." After greeting them politely, she headed straight for the empty seat.

Sitting a seat apart from her father, separated by Finn Prescott, the oppressive atmosphere largely smothered.

When she was a minor, her father would visit Kystral once a month to check on her. After she went to college, he completely stopped interfering.

In recent years, she hadn’t seen him in Kystral, and this was one of his rare visits.

The phone call two hours ago indicated his mood wasn’t great, and even now his expression seemed off.

The Lancaster Family exchanged pleasantries with her father, bringing up her name and showering her with praise.

Her father frequently glanced at her, making it hard for her to minimize her presence.

Jericho Prescott took a deep breath, "My daughter is excellent in every way, except her choice in people is slightly off. It’s a pity she missed a chance with Ethan."

Upon hearing elders bring up her relationship and marriage, Claire Prescott couldn’t help but feel somewhat anxious.

Meanwhile, Mr. and Mrs. Lancaster’s eyes were filled with concern for her.

The Lowell Estate isn’t that easy to enter; if she marries the head of The Lowell Family, she’d have to manage relations with her sisters-in-law, and there are many strict rules. Plus, the Prescott and Lowell families already have a strained relationship, and once she enters the family, she might suffer grievances.

The entire room fell into silence, leaving only the sound of the waiter quietly serving dishes.

Mrs. Lancaster comforted, "Young people in love, after dating for a while, the passion naturally wanes. Right now, discussing marriage is premature for Claire. Once she’s more mature, she’ll understand her parents’ intentions."

Jericho Prescott’s face was full of contemplation.

Claire Prescott lowered her head, not speaking.

Finn Prescott handed her a cup and asked, "What drink would you like?"

"Coconut water."

"Finn, do you have a girlfriend?" Mrs. Lancaster asked casually.

Finn Prescott, as he poured the drink, paused slightly but responded calmly, "Not yet."

Jericho Prescott silently gave Finn a glance. He didn’t interfere much with his son’s relationships but would offer advice on his career, take him out to meet people, and expand his network.

Meanwhile, Mrs. Lancaster discreetly glanced at Yvonne Lancaster and slightly shook her head.

Clearly, the two didn’t match; their appearances and personalities were incompatible. As friends, they could barely get along, but they had no semblance of a couple.

She changed the subject, "Auntie can help you find a suitable girl later."

Finn Prescott replied calmly, "Auntie should first find a match for Ethan."

Mrs. Lancaster was momentarily speechless and turned to look at her son.

At this moment, Ethan Lancaster replied steadily, "I’m waiting for your sister to become single."

Hearing this.

Claire Prescott’s expression tightened, and she clutched her chopsticks a little harder.

The others also turned to look at the two of them.

No one expected him to say that, nor did they anticipate that someone so refined and courteous would utter such blunt and inappropriate words in front of both families.

Claire Prescott coldly stated, "My relationship with my boyfriend is very stable, and there won’t be a day we break up."

With those words.

The atmosphere instantly became more tense, and everyone at the table wore different expressions.

Out of the corner of her eye, she could sense her father’s strong dissatisfaction and anger towards her, which was so intense that she felt a chill creeping up on her.

The more this happened, the firmer her resolve grew.

Mrs. Lancaster quickly tried to lighten the mood, "Alright, alright, let’s not talk about this. Let’s have a good meal."

After that.

The elders resumed their catching-up without focusing on her.

Claire Prescott took a bite of her food, maintaining her composure and purposely distanced herself from Ethan Lancaster, sitting only a third of the chair.

Ethan Lancaster observed all this, his gaze dimming a little.

However, Finn Prescott’s expression was relaxed as he kept placing food into her bowl, remarking he hadn’t eaten with her since arriving in Kystral.

"Eat more."

Claire Prescott asked calmly, "Did the doctor say you can be discharged?"

"If you’re worried, you can check my pulse later?"

Claire Prescott didn’t respond. Despite the delicious dishes, she felt it hard to swallow and, after a long silence, couldn’t help but ask quietly, "Why is Dad in Kystral?"

"The project launches tomorrow with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and he’s here to visit us too."

"Just visiting?"

Finn Prescott lowered his voice, "Dad already knows about you living with Keane Lowell."

Upon hearing this.

Claire Prescott’s face fell.