"How could you have hurt yourself so badly?" Roo’s gaze was filled with concern as he said, "Sit down. I’ll fetch the first aid kit."
"No need for that." Rosemary dismissed his offer, struggling with the knot one-handed.
"Hold still, let do that." Roo, afraid that she might worsen the injury.
If he had known she would get hurt, he would never have left her side to protect her to ensure her safety.
He carefully peeled off the blood-soaked bandage, neatly trimd the fabric around her wound, cleanly applied dicine, and then bandaged it anew.
"With everything that’s happening abroad, and the holidays around the corner, what if we head back?"
Roo suggested with his heart distressed. "I’ve got people looking into those hitn from tonight; we should have answers soon. You’ve wrapped up all your affairs here in Belloria, right?"
"Yeah, I’ve taken care of everything."
"Then we are ready to leave?"
"Absolutely."
Rosemary had been thinking the sa thing. She saw the clock striking three in the morning, which ant it was already ten in the morning back ho.
"Can I use your phone?"
Her mobile was gone, a casualty of Martha’s actions and the ensuing explosion.
Hearing that she didn’t even have a phone, Roo’s heart hurt, and he quickly offered his phone.
Rosemary gained access with her face ID.
"Do you have my parents on WhatsApp?" Rosemary asked.
"Yes," Roo replied, "It’s in my contacts."
Rosemary noticed that he had saved Kenneth and Louisa as "In-laws."
"In-laws?" She looked at him with amusent.
In-laws?
He was already that close to them?
"Well, they are my in-laws." He responded with pride. His private ssages with them were also affectionately signed with a familial "son-in-law".
Rosemary slid out a tiny chip from hair bend, and slotted it into the phone’s port. She sent the surveillance footage to her parents along with a series of voice ssages with instructions. After that,
she used Roo’s phone to call Jack and instructed him to make sure everyone at Reflections Villa was well-protected.
Having settled these affairs, Roo got in touch with his people, ordering them to have their private jet ready on a nearby airfield as quickly as possible.
On the flight, Rosemary briefed Roo on Martha’s true identity and her accidental fall.
"So she was the mastermind behind those past troubles?" Roo was surprised, "I have underestimated her."
He hadn’t expected that the incident at Dawnstar restaurant, the falling billboard incident, the sar campaign against Ar-Bl-Clear Group’s skincare line, and the lip-syncing allegations against Rosemary
were all Martha’s work!
Elsewhere.
A private jet from Dawnstar was making its descent to the landing pad at Reflections Villa.
Kenneth and Louisa had been eagerly awaiting this mont, standing by in anticipation.
Eunice and Bard were expected to join them for the holiday celebrations, and they had arrived early to greet their guests.
As the aircraft’s door slowly opened, Eunice, looking chic and more tasteful than ever, descended the stairs arm in arm with Bard. It had been a while since they last saw each other, and her fashionable
attire made her look even more stunning. Her walk was full of grace, and the blend of icy elegance and commanding presence was indescribably captivating.
On the other side, Bard was the pinnacle of suave charm.
Upon seeing them, Louisa couldn’t help but wave energetically. "Bro, sis-in-law, you finally made it!"
She instantly beca the joyful little sister in their midst, her joy bubbling over.
"Louisa’s been here early, waiting for you guys," Kenneth said with a warm smile as he approached and hugged Bard, then gave a nod towards Eunice with an expression of relief and happiness. "Seeing you standing here, safe and sound, it hits right in the feels. Mom would be so pleased."
Previously, after Eunice’s fall from the cliff, everyone had thought she was gone for good.
Even Bard had been despondent for so ti.
Now, with the couple before there, healthy and together, Louisa hugged Eunice tightly. "The important thing is you’re back, you’re back."
Eunice responded with a beaming smile that only enhanced her elegance.
"How have you been lately?" Eunice asked, her eyes tender as she looked at Louisa.
"Everything’s been pretty good, but let’s not freeze out there. Let’s go inside and talk." Louisa linked arms with Eunice and they headed towards the main house, shivering slightly as the cold wind nipped
at her neck. "It’s really chilly today. Oh, by the way, where are mom and dad?"
ntioning Darren and Belinda, Eunice’s smile paused for a split second before brightening again.
"They were a bit shaken up before leaving the house. Bard and I ca ahead; we have sothing to announce in a little while."
At the ntion of an announcent, Louisa’s curiosity was piqued. "Is it about Rose?"
"Yes," Eunice nodded, her smile charming.
Louisa thought it was about revealing Rosemary’s identity and said, "I’ve already called and invited friends and family. They’ll all be here for the New Year, but they don’t know about Rose yet. I was
thinking of making the announcent then. Do you think we should invite the press?"
She wanted the world to know Rosemary was her biological daughter but was concerned that too much spotlight could disturb her normal life.
After all, with Rosemary’s varied identities, having reporters constantly around the house would surely expose her comings and goings.
"Let’s discuss that after the announcent. Just prepare yourself for what I’m about to reveal." Eunice said teasingly.
Louisa was puzzled, not quite grasping her sister-in-law’s aning. "What announcent?"
"You’ll find out soon enough."
Eunice said no more, and led the way, with Kenneth and Bard following.
Noticing only his sister, brother-in-law, and a handful of servants there to greet them, Bard asked,
"Where’s Rose? Why haven’t I seen her yet?"
"Rose’s off handling so business in Belloria; she hasn’t returned yet." Kenneth replied cheerfully.
"This year, it looks like our whole family will finally get to enjoy a healthy and lively New Year, and with Rose here, life couldn’t be better."
In the past, with Darren and Belinda’s health issues, opportunities for them to gather like this were few and far between, not to ntion having everyone together for New Year.
"Why didn’t mom and dad co?" Kenneth noticed their absence too and echoed the question.
Weren’t they all supposed to celebrate this New Year together?
"They’ll catch a flight later; should be here by tomorrow," Bard said with a smile, then turned to his brother-in-law with concern. "How have you been?"
"Can’t be better." The two n exchanged a casual conversation.
Walking hand-in-hand into the living room with Eunice, Louisa was greeted by Edith and the servants, who welcod them warmly.
As the servants served up dishes of pastries, fruit, and hot tea, Eunice couldn’t help but say, "Please, everyone, don’t be so busy treating us."
"Having you is such a rare treat, that Louisa wishes she could roll out the red carpet with all the best the house has to offer," Kenneth chuckled, then offered Eunice and Bard their cups of coffee.
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