"Having Roo take care of you on the road makes feel so much more at ease," Belinda said with a smile, gently patting Rosemary’s head. "Once you arrive, give a call or shoot a ssage whenever you can."
"And , too," Darren quickly added. "Sotis your grandma might be in the shower or asleep and can’t respond right away. If it’s urgent, give a call."
"Will do." Rosemary gave them a gentle look. "Well, I should be off. His car is waiting outside."
"Safe travels," Eunice said, her eyes filled with affection as she watched Rosemary. "No matter how busy you get when you’re back, don’t forget to eat, and if you need any help, just tell ."
"And don’t forget about your uncle," Bard chid in fondly. "If there’s anything I can help with, just let know."
"I will." Rosemary could feel the full force of their love and care, and her heart softened in response.
Off to the side, Serena felt left out. It was supposed to be her boarding the plane, yet here was Rosemary stealing the spotlight, deliberately ntioning that Roo’s car was waiting.
It made everyone revolve around her!
"Grandma Belinda, I’m going to miss you all." Suddenly, Serena burst into tears and hugged Belinda.
"Oh, you silly kid, why the tears?" Belinda could only offer comfort. "It’s not like we’re parting forever."
"Even though I know you will be coming to Reflections Villa in a few days, these monts we’ve shared have been so precious that I can’t bear to part with you for even a second."
"Then stay with us. We can have a little chat together," Eunice suggested with a smile, her red lips curling into a warm and lovely expression.
Serena quickly countered, "But Mom and Dad are waiting for at ho, and I can’t be an ungrateful daughter. Grandma, Grandpa, Uncle, Aunt, you’ll co visit soon, okay? I’ll be waiting at ho for you."
"Don’t worry, dear. Give a few days to wrap up so work, and I’ll definitely co to see you."
Eunice’s smile was beautiful, but Serena could feel a bit dreadful.
"I better board the plane now."
Almost afraid to linger, Serena said her goodbyes and hurried up the airplane stairs.
Eunice watched her leave and suddenly called out, "Serena."
Serena stopped in her tracks and turned back awkwardly, managing a stiff smile. "Aunt Eunice?"
"Rember, I will co for you, and when I do, you better not be sneaking off on so overseas adventure with friends."
Serena felt a chill.
"We’ll all be there," Darren added, waving cheerfully, oblivious to Eunice’s insinuations.
Serena forced a smile. "Okay, I’ll wait for you."
Eunice blew her a kiss.
Serena felt her legs go weak, and she gripped the handrail, forcing another smile. "Goodbye."
"Goodbye!" They all waved back.
Finally, as the plane took off, Serena let out a sigh of relief, feeling like she had just survived a close call.
anwhile, Rosemary climbed into Roo’s car and apologized, "I had promised to et your friends, but I nearly forgot that tomorrow is Grandpa Eugene’s birthday."
"No worries." Roo took her hand, his gaze tender. "They’re just a bunch of old pals. Besides, they’ll all be heading back for the holidays soon enough. We can et up then."
Rosemary glanced at him. "Have you finished up everything on your end at Dawnstar?"
"Yeah, all done. I’ve set up a new full-spectrum production company. We can develop and produce our own movies and TV shows. Just yesterday, we got the green light for twelve popular TV series and sixteen movies."
Roo shared details of his work. "Also, one of the subsidiaries acquired two resort hotels and three forest hotels, all nestled in the woods on the outskirts of the city. They cover nearly a thousand acres of forest and are surrounded by rich tourist resources, like Dragon and Tiger Cave and Mystic Mountain, as well as other natural and cultural sites. We’re looking to create a massive resort area."
Rosemary nodded, listening as he continued.
"And I’ve also acquired three pharmaceutical companies."
Rosemary chuckled. "Today I saw that your pharmaceutical company made a generous donation of 10 million dollars in essential dicines and another 10 million in immunotherapy drugs to impoverished areas within the country."
That was quite the grand gesture.
Immunotherapy drugs were particularly beneficial for the elderly with respiratory infections and kids who suffered frequent respiratory ailnts, boosting their immunity and reducing the recurrence of respiratory diseases during the winter. The essential dicines included cold redies, gastrointestinal drugs, and more. You could say he had thought of everything.
Roo gave her a tender look. "I’m just following the lead of my fiancée. Didn’t you donate 3 million dollars worth of dicines to the Red Cross this month?"
"How did you know?"
That was a donation Rosemary had made under the na of her pharmaceutical company, and she believed nobody else knew about it.
"Because I know you founded that company," Roo said with a smile. "You’re always concerned about the welfare of the people."
Before he could finish, his phone rang.
It was one of his friends calling.
Pressing the answer button on the steering wheel, a male voice ca through.
"Roo, Natalie Monroe heard you’re heading back ho and insisted I make this call." The voice was cut off as the phone was snatched away.
"Roo, you’re leaving without even telling . What’s the rush?" The girl’s voice was whiny and a bit petulant. "You hardly co to Dawnstar, and we’ve only hung out once, and now you’re leaving again! Where are you now, still in Dawnstar?"
Rosemary watched Roo with a curious expression, her gaze full of intrigue.
Roo feared a misunderstanding. "Let Sebastian answer the phone."
"Tell where you are. Are you still in Dawnstar? Send your location; I’ll co to you!"
"I’m with my fiancée right now. It’s not convenient," Roo bluntly refused.
"So what you’re saying is, if your fiancée isn’t here, it would be convenient? Our relationship isn’t sothing secret. Didn’t you say you think of like a sister? Can’t a sister co to see you off? Your fiancée isn’t the jealous type, right? I don’t care. If you won’t tell , I have my ways of finding out where you are."
"If you’re not going to say anything, I’m hanging up."
Without waiting for the other person to finish, Roo cut the call.
"She’s just a friend’s sister, and we hardly ever talk. Please don’t get the wrong idea."
Roo explained, glancing at Rosemary nervously multiple tis, worried she might get the wrong impression.
Rosemary looked ahead, her lips curling playfully. "I know, just a chance eting."
Roo hurried to clarify, "It was because a buddy of mine was having a birthday bash. I didn’t expect her to be there. She’s usually at boarding school and hardly ever joins our get-togethers."
"You seem pretty well-inford."
"It’s not like that."
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