Rose trailed behind her, a picture of graceful obedience that reminded Jacob of a gentlemb.


    He nced over, he thought of Yvette, who had once been a gentlemb herself before she had moved into the home of that ex-boyfriend of hers and unleashed havoc.


    The thought made his stomach churn with unease.


    He quickly averted his gaze, only to meet Jaime''s disdainful eyes.


    "What are you looking at me for?" Jacob frowned, irritated. "What''s with that look?"


    "Just the other day, you were head over heels for Erica, and now here you are, eyeing other women! Men!"d2


    Jacob''s face darkened with anger. "Don''t you darepare her to Erica. There''s noparison!"


    Jaime was unustomed to seeing Jacob lose his temper and opened his mouth to say something, but Jacob, scowling, had already turned away.


    Jaime scratched his head in embarrassment, cursing his loose lips that had likely gone too deep, too fast. After all, Orval Carter was also there, cheerfully greeting everyone without throwing any shade. Jaime brooded over his faux pas, mentally reminding himself to be more careful with his words.


    Meanwhile, in the dining room, Rosalynn leisurely tore a piece of perfectly toasted bread, her expression tinged with a hint of fatigue.


    "I''m heading to Berlin next week and n to stop by Penn Lange''s ce. Do you want to join me?" Rosalynn suddenly asked.


    Rose blinked in surprise. "Are you going to see Mr. Silverman?"


    Rosalynn shook her head. "I won''t see him until he''s better. I''m going to inquire about some pharmaceutical matters."


    Rose pondered for a moment. "If you don''t mind, I''d love to go. I need to make amends with Penn for being cross with me about my ns to buy property and settle down in the H Country." "Do you think he feels like you''ve left him behind?"


    Rose sighed. "That''s why I''lle with you to see him."


    "Alright, thepany will arrange the flights; just keep an eye on your emails."


    Rose nodded in agreement.


    Her gaze drifted unconsciously towards the liveliness of the living room.


    Rosalynn caught her nce but said nothing, continuing to eat her breakfast at a leisurely pace.


    Today was a rare day off.


    The gathering outside made security a challenge, so the family''s activities were confined to Moonlit Lake.


    Moonlit Lake was expansive enough.


    With cats, dogs, fish, and even a greenhouse full of ripening fruits and vegetables, there was no shortage of things to do.


    Rose kept close to Rosalynn.


    She admired the koi in theke, plump and vibrant from being well-fed.


    There was a cat, perched atop Calvin''s head, exuding an air of regal indifference. Calvin was a familiar face to Rose, the top bodyguard of Hria, though it was a mystery why he had suddenly taken up farming.Têxt belongs to N?velDrama.Org.


    And then there was the unfriendly golden retriever.


    The dog stayed close to Ivy and Cory, always blocking the children with its tail whenever Rose approached, baring its teeth at her.


    But at Rosalynn''s sternmand, the retriever would instantly be docile, only to resume its menacing snarl the moment Rosalynn looked away.


    "This ce is so rxing," Rose breathed in the crisp air. "I''ve had insomnia for so long, butst night I fell asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow. I need to work hard and save up for a little cottage with a garden!"


    "Even though things didn''t end well with Betsy and Ayden, deep down, I was ready to ept her as family... You''re Betsy''s only kin left in the world. I think she''d want me to look after you. If you don''t mind the noise around here, you''re wee toe by more often."