Everyone else at the dining table was gloating.Yara enjoyed the scene greatly. With so many fudgy brownies, how could Rose eat them all without getting sick? She was looking forward to enjoying Rose's imminent embarrassment!After eating too quickly, Rose choked a bit. She was handed a glass of water, and she took it without thinking. As she took a sip to swallow the brownie, a fork reached into the plate of brownies.Rose looked up to see Jonathan eating the brownies, gobbling one piece at a time as if afraid someone would take it from him. While she was in a daze, he had devoured an entire plate.The people at the table, who had been enjoying the show, suddenly had their expressions stiffened."Grandma Eleanor…" Yara couldn't help but speak, trying to get Eleanor to stop Jonathan.But before she could state her purpose, Jonathan looked over and said, "Ms. Maize, do you want some? The fudgy brownies are really good today. They're Grandma's favorite. It'd be a shame if you don't
However, Jonathan still followed. The remaining people at the dining table, who had been silent, finally spoke up."I never thought Jon would care so much about Ms. Shaffer." Yara held up her wine glass.She had been drinking all this time. While others were jealous seeing Jonathan and Rose's affectionate exchanges, she harbored deep malice.She was now convinced that Jonathan had intervened in Jack's matter for Rose. Because of that, Jack was detained at the police station, and even Yosef had no clue."Yes. It's rare for Jon to treat a woman so well. It reminds me of another lady from the Young family…" Lizzie smiled gently.Her words made everyone present pause. Their curiosity was successfully piqued.Yara was the first to ask, "Which lady from the Young family?"Lizzie glanced at Yara. "That was a long time ago. You went abroad early, so it's normal that you don't know her."I remember her name was Harriette. She often spent time with Jon, and I'd say that they were childho
Eleanor didn't expect Rose to say such things. Was Rose truly insightful, or did she see through the provocations and say those things on purpose?Either way, it was enough to make Eleanor take a second look at her. But nevertheless, there was one thing that couldn't be changed."But the background of Jon's wife is important to both Jon and the Finch family. Your information was sent to me from the moment you arrived in Regalia." Eleanor didn't hide it. If Rose was truly insightful, it would be better to be straightforward.Rose wasn't surprised, and Eleanor continued, "Your mother left you a jewelry company. Although it's fairly large-scale, it's far too insignificant compared to the Finch family in Regalia."These words were within Rose's expectations. She admitted that the Finch family had a prestigious background, but as for who was not worthy of whom…Rose raised an eyebrow. "So how much would you like to offer to make me sensibly stay away from Jonathan and the Finches?"
Eleanor naturally saw through Eleanor's modesty. The more she thought about Rose's earlier remarks, the more intrigued she became.She set down the documents on her desk and hurried over to the sewing machine. Her gaze followed Rose's and fell on the large photo of the evening gown."This evening gown was burned years ago, and I've been searching for experts to repair it. "Actually, there was a master who could have restored the gown a decade ago in Herkleton. But unfortunately, he suddenly passed away…"Eleanor sighed, lamenting not only the gown's irreparable damage but also the loss of such an excellent embroiderer.Rose's eyes dimmed. She remembered the last summer she saw the old man. That summer, he had a car accident. She never returned to Herkleton after handling his funeral."I heard that the legendary embroiderer had an apprentice. I've spent years trying to find them, but there's been no trace of them anywhere. If we could just find that apprentice, perhaps the gown w
Bella's shout startled everyone in the manor. Lizzle and Anastasia snapped out of their shock, exchanged a glance, and quickly ran up the stairs.The scene before them was shocking. Yara was lying on the floor. She had mentally prepared for this and had acted out the scene countless times, so she knew how to fall just right to make it look serious without causing real harm, although there was still a faint pain in her abdomen.However, the urgent situation left her no time to care about that. Yara looked at Rose still standing on the stairs. A faint trace of smugness flashed in her eyes before she accused in a pitiful voice, "Ms. Shaffer, why… why did you push me?"Why did she push Yara? Rose snapped back to reality, taking in the scene before her.Every moment flashed through her mind. She was certain she hadn't pushed Yara, and Yara had fallen on her own. Yet, Yara was accusing her of having pushed her?Rose was momentarily dazed but quickly understood Yara's intentions. Soo
Rose felt helpless knowing that, with Eleanor here, there was no way she could leave. But that was fine. She wanted to get to the bottom of things anyway.Rose looked up at Jonathan and smiled. "I need to clear things up before I leave. Otherwise, I won't even have a chance to defend myself if someone falsely accuses me."Jonathan frowned. "Rose, I can—""It's fine. Only Ms. Maize and I know what really happened." Rose had made up her mind.Jonathan tightened his grip on Rose's hand, thought for a moment, and finally agreed. "Alright."Bella felt a surge of satisfaction when she saw Rose finally staying. She stepped forward to support Eleanor and began recounting the events. "Eleanor, Ms. Shaffer just pushed Yara down the stairs. Yara is currently being examined. I saw the whole thing, and Yara's condition… is very pitiful."Ms. Shaffer really did push her down the stairs. When I saw Ms. Shaffer trying to escape, I got so agitated that I brought you here."Eleanor, you must st
Yara's words garnered more sympathy and made it more believable that she was carrying Jonathan's child.As expected, Eleanor spoke up. "How's the child in her womb?""There's no major issue, but it's best to take care of it and ensure a healthy pregnancy," the doctor replied.Eleanor hummed with her face devoid of emotions. "I heard she fell down the stairs but is unharmed. This child is fortunate."Eleanor's tone was ambiguous. Bella quickly picked up on it. "Yes. Fortunately, the ancestors of the Finch family are looking over us!""Ha…" Eleanor chuckled lightly and left the others unsure of her intent. She then told Yara, "Listen to the doctor and take good care of the child.""Yes, Grandma," Yara said, feeling pleased.Eleanor's instructions implied her acceptance of the child. Yara felt reassured, and Bella also relaxed. Bella had been working to match the Maize and Finch families for a long time and hadn't expected such good news today. She wasted no time bringing up the
"Speak" Rose urged as she eyed the approaching crowd.Yara gulped nervously. She didn't want to confess, but Rose's grip on her wrist tightened, and Jonathan was holding Bella back. She was alone and helpless, so she had no choice but to comply."Rose… Rose didn't push me…" Everyone had just arrived when they heard Yara's voice."Yara, what nonsense are you talking about?" Bella panicked. She tried to stop Yara, but Yara had spoken and couldn't back down."Rose didn't push me…" Yara repeated.Although Lizzie had seen through the truth, she feigned ignorance and asked, "It wasn't Ms. Shaffer? How did you fall down the stairs then?"A look of guilt flickered in Yara's eyes. "It was me. I didn't watch my steps."She dared not admit that she had framed Rose on purpose, but Rose didn't mind. It was enough to her that she had her innocence proven."Yara!" Bella was furious. It was the perfect opportunity to push the blame onto Rose, but since Yara had said so, she had no choice but t