Chapter 309


    "No can do. My wife has been expecting you, and she''s whipped up a feast. If you don''t stay for


    dinner, she might not have a happy year."


    They chatted as they made their way inside. As ra stepped into the foyer, a familiar figure caught


    her eye.


    Greta stood at the entrance, beaming in a festive cranberry wool dress, "ra, happy holidays!"


    ra stopped in her tracks, staring at Greta in disbelief. Could it be that the rtives Marco


    mentioned were the Hayes family? Could it be that Grandma Rose and her kin were here on a


    family trip?


    With a surprised smile, ra said, "Greta, your whole family aren''t here, are they?"


    Greta nodded with a smile, "Yes, indeed. This is Grandma Rose''s childhood home. She hasn''t been


    back in years, but this year, I was free, so I apanied her."


    ra chuckled softly, "What a coincidence."


    Greta took her by the hand and led her inside, chatting away. "You have no idea. Grandma Rose


    has been busy in the kitchen all day after hearing you wereing. They''ve prepared what they


    think are the tastiest treats just for you. Ryker and I are just lucky to have the leftovers."


    Hearing themotion, Marco''s wife and Rose emerged from the kitchen. Bothdies of the


    distinguished family had actually cooked for her. ra couldn''t deny feeling touched. She walked


    over with a smile and hugged Rose tightly. "Grandma Rose, happy holidays."


    The endearment ''Grandma Rose'' made her face beam with joy as she nodded repeatedly, "Happy


    holidays, my dear ra. May your year be smooth and safe."


    ra nodded with a smile and embraced Marco''s wife as well, "Ma''am, happy holidays."


    Marco''s wife looked at ra affectionately, "Why do you look so pale? Was the journey too tough


    on you?"


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    "No, I''m just overwhelmed with joy seeing all of you."


    Marco chuckled, "Look at ra, such a charmer. You lot put together can''t match her wit."


    Ryker''s father approached, "ra, it must have been hard these past months with Ryker. That boy


    hasn''t been a bother, has he?"


    ra shook her head with a smile, "Not at all. Ryker has been very well-behaved. He''s been


    managing the club excellently. He''s got a real knack for business."


    Ryker''s father added, "That''s all thanks to your and Ian''s guidance. This brat doesn’t listen to


    anyone else, just you."


    As they were talking, Rose came out with a small dish. "ra, try this sweet coconut infused sticky


    rice. I made it myself, knowing it''s your favorite."


    She picked up a slice and brought it to ra''s mouth. Just as ra was about to take a bite, a


    wave of nausea surged up from her stomach. She instinctively suppressed it. Throwing up in front


    of everyone would be too hard to exin.


    She took the te from Rose, holding back difort, "Grandma Rose, I''ll eat it in a bit. I just need


    to run to the restroom."


    "Okay, dear. The restroom is right over there. Hurry along."


    ra rushed toward the restroom.


    Rose watched her go, then nced at her t shoes, sensing something amiss. When ra came


    back from the restroom, Rose pulled her into a room. Tears in her eyes, she stared at ra, "ra,


    you''re carrying a little Hayes, aren''t you?"