James could not find any excuse to stop Rose from going out with Cole because Ma Penelope had already given her permission. He clenched his jaw, his fingers curling into fists at his sides as he watched Rose leave with Cole.Jealousy burned in his chest, but he swallowed it down, refusing to acknowledge the feeling. Instead, he turned on his heels and strode back to his room, slamming the door behind him.For hours, he drowned himself in work, his fingers typing aggressively on his laptop keyboard, but his mind refused to focus. His thoughts kept drifting back to Rose—where she was, what she was doing, and, most of all, why she had to be with Cole.A knock on his door pulled him from his spiraling thoughts. He exhaled sharply, already knowing who it was."Come in," he said, rubbing his temples.Penelope stepped inside, her wise eyes studying him carefully. She had known James long enough to see through his walls. He might pretend to be indifferent, but she saw the turmoil beneath the
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