Chapter 445
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At Luther’s signal, the butler stepped away to fetch Rosie from the kitchen, where she had been diligently preparing the meal.
Rosie soon appeared, wearing a serene, practiced smile. She looked gentle and unassuming.
“Grandpa, Grandma, I made enough dishes for everyone.” She stood dutifully beside Luther, her sweet smile never faltering.
Brenna and the other younger members watched her. None of them was fooled. They knew Rosie had spent the past days feeding quiet grievances to their grandparents, most of them likely about Brenna.
At this moment, Brenna met Rosie’s gaze without flinching, her expression cool and steady. She saw straight through her performance. Behind the sweetness was the same ruthless schemer, now playing the part of the perfect, obedient granddaughter.
Luther clasped Rosie’s hand and, with a voice heavy with resolve, said, “Rosie, your parents passed when you were just a baby. You’ve had to fend for yourself since then, and casting you out now is wrong. I’ve already spoken with Shepard and Ableson. From now on, you’ll live with Ableson’s family. No one will dare to send you away again. With us protecting you, you won’t be mistreated again.”
Rosie’s gaze flickered to Shepard and Giselle, her shock evident. She couldn’t believe they had refused to take her back. She was going to live with Ableson. This wasn’t what she wanted. Living there meant fewer chances to cross paths with Ethan.
Ethan always went to Shepard’s house to see Brenna. He had never once stepped into Ableson’s place. How was she supposed to win him back if she lived with Ableson?
Rosie’s eyes drifted to Ableson’s prosthetic leg. After a moment’s pause, she said, “Grandpa, Uncle Ableson is not in good health, and Aunt Jillian is already busy looking after him. I don’t want to add to their burden. I think it’s best if I stay at Uncle Shepard’s place.”
Ableson exchanged a look with Jillian, confused by Rosie’s reasoning. “How would you be a burden? The servants will handle everything. Jillian and I wouldn’t need to lift a finger. It’s no trouble at all.”
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When Rosie heard this, she said, “I just don’t want to impose on you, Uncle Ableson.”
Everyone around them held back a scoff. So she’d rather impose on Shepard instead?
With eyes glistening with tears, Rosie clung to Luther’s hand. “Grandpa, Grandma, I believe Shepard and Giselle will always be my parents. Please let me stay with them. I promise I won’t argue with Brenna again. I’ll give in to her every time from now on. She has been through so much. It’s only natural she feels jealous because of me.”
Luther’s voice shook with fury. “Look at how selfless she is. And yet you all went against her before. You should all be ashamed of yourselves!”
Tessa nodded. “If she wants to stay at the Shepards’ home, let her.”
Luther’s icy stare swept through everyone. “Any objections?”
Silence followed.
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