The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

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 Rosie coming back.

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

Luther continued, his voice rising as he scolded both sons and their wives. Tessa occasionally 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 hour later, 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 glances.

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.

Rosie from the kitchen, where she had

practiced smile. She

dishes for everyone." She stood dutifully beside Luther,

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

steady. She saw straight through her performance. Behind the sweetness was the same ruthless schemer, now playing the part of the perfect, obedient

d you

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

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and Giselle, her shock evident. She couldn't believe they had refused to take her

wasn't what she wanted Living there meant fewer chances to

into Ableson's place. How was she

pause, she said, "Grandpa, Uncle Ableson is not in good health, and Aunt Jillian is

by Rosie's reasoning "How would you be a burden? The servants will handle everything, Jillian and I wouldn't

this, she said, "I just don't

them held back a scoff. So she'd rather impose on Shepard

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

at how selfless she is. And yet you all