Chapter 243 Rosie Returning Home


    Ableson and Shepard knew they had no say in this. In this family, Luther''s word was final.


    As Shepard turned, he caught the disapproval etched on Giselle''s face. It was clear she was displeased with the idea of Rosieing back.


    With no choice, Shepard reached under the table and gently patted her leg in silentfort.


    Luther continued, his voice rising as he scolded both sons and their wives. Tessa asionally chimed in, echoing his grievances. She repeated how poorly they had treated Rosie, an orphan with no one to speak for


    her.


    By the time Brenna and the others returned an hourter, arms full with baskets of fresh produce, the elders had already wrapped up the conversation.


    The younger generation scanned their parents'' grim expressions. They were curious about what had happened, but none dared to ask. They exchanged quiet, knowing nces.


    They had already talked about the matter while picking fruits and vegetables earlier. Despite being young, they were smart enough to recognize Luther''s move for what it was-sending them away to have a private conversation with their parents.


    After a brief discussion, the younger generation had unanimously agreed that today''s family meeting was about


    Rosie.


    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 ying the part of the perfect, obedient granddaughter.


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    Luther sped 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 away again. With us protecting you, you won''t be mistreated again."


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    Chapter 743 Rople Returning Home


    Pook''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 ce. 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 ce."


    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."


    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 Shepard''s home, let her."


    Luther''s icy stare swept through everyone. "Any objections?"


    Silence followed.


    Rosie reveled in her victory. Shepard and Giselle''s reluctance to let her live with them was clear as day.


    She knew they must have said to Luther that they were unwilling to take her back.


    She thought Shepard''s so-called affection toward her over the years had always been a lie.


    Now, she would go live with them to upset them. She would also take away all their shares, leaving them with nothing


    Then no one would dare mess with her again.


    With unshakable finality, Luther dered, "Rosie will return to Shepard''s ce today. No one will drive her out


    again.


    His razor-sharp gaze swept past Brenna. He didn''t meet her eyes, but the warning in his eyes was evident.