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Chapter 2187
When Rosalynn arrived at the scene, Ivy was in the middle of telling a joke, making Hilaria double over with laughter, her eyes nearly squeezed shut from merriment.
From behind her back, Hilaria produced a small box and handed it to Ivy.
Ivy opened it to find yet another diamond necklace sparkling before her eyes.
"Grandma..." Rosalynn sighed with a blend of frustration and affection.b2
"This year, I've only given this one diamond necklace; I've been very restrained!" Hilaria declared with pride. "Besides, our Ivy is all grown up. What's wrong with having another necklace, right?" "Right," Ivy agreed, then began to speak for her mother, "But Great-Grandma, Mom does have a point. We really shouldn't get any more. What if I get spoiled?"
"What's the harm in that?" Hilaria cooed, her face radiating with adoration. "I will get anything you like, no matter the cost!"
Rosalynn shook her head in silent resignation.
Dinner was exceptionally joyful, thanks to Ivy's presence.
Even Hilaria, who had been off her food lately, managed to eat more.
Seeing how happy Ivy made her, Rosalynn decided to let Ivy stay with her great-grandmother for the night, an arrangement Ivy was more than happy with. She even picked out a storybook, claiming she was going to read a bedtime story to her great-grandmother.
Watching they disappear down the hallway, Paige nudged Rosalynn with her shoulder and said, "Ever since Ivy's visit with her father, she's visibly perked up. It's a genuine change, not like the forced cheer we saw before."
Rosalynn nodded in agreement.
"The real question is whether her grades will improve. At the last parent-teacher conference, they mentioned she's slipped quite a bit compared to last year."
"Well, Liam used to keep an eye on that."
"How's Liam doing?" Paige inquired.
"He hasn't been in touch with me, but the foster family occasionally sends updates. He's always been a sensible boy, well-behaved and doing well in his studies there." Still, Rosalynn couldn't help but feel a sense of guilt.
"The kid will understand when he's older," Paige said gently, patting Rosalynn's back. "Getting an education at a top institution isn't something you can compare with staying local."
"I hope so," Rosalynn murmured, though she wasn't convinced Liam would let go of the past so easily.
But no matter whether he could forgive or not, as long as he had a good life in the future, that was all that mattered.
Meanwhile, Rose had successfully passed through customs and was now in the departure lounge.
The reason she had bought such a last-minute ticket was partly out of fear that Rosalynn might change her mind.
It wasn't until she was past security that she allowed herself a deep, relieving sigh.All content is property © NôvelDrama.Org.
As she sat down, Rose pulled out an old cell phone and turned it on.
Instantly, messages flooded in.
[Rose, how have you been? I just heard the patient from H Country was taken out by Dr. Lange. Someone saw two kids with the H Country guest, looking quite close.] [Rose, I've just confirmed it. Those were Wayne's kids.]
Rose glanced at the date of the messages.
She was well aware that Rosalynn had been busy of late. But what Rose hadn't expected was for Rosalynn to be so busy that she wouldn't visit Wayne herself, instead sending their very young children. [I'm fine] she typed in response. [I'm at the airport about to head back for a few days. Can we meet up?]
The reply came almost immediately, [She's letting you come back? That's great. Send me your flight details, and I'll pick you up!]
After sending the information, Rose gazed through the tall windows of the departure lounge at the twinkling lights on the runway, piercing the dark night.
Mom, don't worry. Whatever you can do, I can do too.