Chapter 8
For reasons she couldn’t really explain, Rosa’s heart raced even though it was just a text not even a phone call. She hadn’t heard his voice, but the anticipation
knotted inside her anyway.
Wemed about making him wait, she humed to reply.
10st it Uncle–no, Mr. Schuler
Also, I wanted to tell you, our new place got imshed
There was a long pause. Then his reply it up her screen.
[Was it my three nephews?
Rosa hesitated, then answered simply: [Yes
He only sem five words back, but they were enough to settle her nerves
[From now on, I’m here
Staring at those words, Ross felt her eyes sting. Yeah. For the rest of her life, he’d be there
The next day, the Schuler family threw a big welcome dinner
On the third day, as soon as Rosa walked in, she spotted the three Schuler brothers crowded around Abigail X
“Abby, relax,” one of them said, grinning. “Uncle might look serious, but he won’t bite. No need to be so nervous.”
Abigail’s eyes dropped, her forehead shiny with nervous sweat. “But.. I’m still scared. This is my first time meeting your uncle. Do you think he’ll even like me “Of course he will! You’re amazing. Anyone would like you.”
“Don’t worry, we’re here. Meeting the elders isn’t so bad. If anything goes wrong, just hide behind us,
After all that comfort. Abigail finally managed a deep breath and nodded. “I make sure Uncle gets a good impression of me!”
Rosa watched Abigail’s dramatic performance and couldn’t help but smile wryly. She found her seat and sat down
The second she aved, Lev hon her a frosty look!
“You sure like showing up, don’t you? The wedding’s just days away–are you trying to butter up Uncle Schuler already?”
Austin snorted. “It’s pointless. No matter what you do, no matter which one of us you end up marrying, you’re not going to have a happy life. Ever heard the forced fruit never tastes sweet??
Rosa stayed calm. Twe told you a hundred times–my fiancé isn’t one of you
Jaden rolled his eyes and cut her off, “How many times you going to say that? Still playing that card? Didn’t you leam your lesson last time?“;
saying a
She didn’t bother arguing. There was no point–they’d never believe her, no matter what she said. So instead, she just looked toward the door. Whatever. Let their precious unde tell them himself.
She really didn’t want to get into it with them again, but of course, Abigail just had to come over right then, carrying a bowl of steaming soup.
“Rosa, I remember you love this winter melon meatball soup, Hore, let me help since you can’t reach “7
The soup was still steaming as Abigail filled the bowl, but when she handed it over, she let go a little too early–on purpose.!!
Mot soup splashed all over Ropa’s lap, burning her skin bright red.
“Abigail, what the hellin
Lev rushed over immediately pulling Abigail into his arms. “Why are you yelling? Abby didn’t do it on purpose. Why make such a big deal out of nothing? “She was just trying to be nice, bringing you soup,” Austin jumped in, fussing over Abigail’s tears. “It’s not that bad, right? No need to be so harsh, 71-
Aiden’s voice was sharp “Toda, you scared Abby Apologize to her.
Her? Apologize to Abigail?:
The girl who just dumped hot soup all over her?!
Ruca’s mind buzzed She was about to say something when the front doors suddenly banged open
Light poured in Everyone tuned as a man in a crisp suit strode inside K
But it wasn’t Phul..
Il was his assistant
“Sorry to keep everyone wanting” he announced “Mr Schuler has urgent business and had to delay his return by a few days. He asks for your understanding
Ny one dared question the Schuler family head–everyone nodded, munuring their acceptance
The assistant scanned the room and walked straight over to Rosa His eft, formal attitude softened as he reached her
“Ms. Swanson, if you could come with me–Mr Schuler has something important had ikke to speak to you about Alone
