NovelUSARose gave a distracted "mm-hmm," only half paying attention as she made small talk with Carolyn.
She could see right through Carolyn's feelings for Joshua.
But honestly, the idea of her son ending up with Carolyn didn't sit well with Rose at all. In her mind, Allie was the
only one who belonged in their family.
Just thinking about the mess between Joshua and Allie made her chest feel tight. Now that Chris and Lillian were
both behind bars, and Grandma Emily was gone, there was no one left in the family to stand in their way. Except,
of course, for Javier-he'd be tough to win over. And Allie herself Rose could only guess what that girl was thinking
these days.
If only Joshua and Allie could patch things up. How great would that be?
It had actually been a while since Rose last saw Allie, now that she thought about
it. The thought made her sigh deeply.
Carolyn caught the sigh and shot her a worried look. "Rose, is something bothering you?"
Rose forced a smile, but ended up sighing again. “Oh, I'm just stressing about Joshua. He and Allie broke up and
haven't made up, and | keep hoping they'll get back together. | dream about the day Allie finally marries into our
family and givesa grandbaby. Joshua's already thirty and still single-I can't help but worry..."
Carolyn's smile froze, her lips tightening just a bit.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtRose pretended not to notice. She took a sip of tea and, with her best nosy-aunt energy, asked, “Luna, are you
seeing anyone these days?"
Carolyn shook her head. "Not yet, Aunt Rose."
"How old are you now?"
"I'll be twenty-seven soon."
"My goodness, you're not getting any younger! Why aren't you dating?" Rose sighed in a mock-exasperated way.
"How about | introduce you to seligible guys? My friend's son is a year older than you-he just moved back
from overseas. Wantto set something up?"
Carolyn felt her heart sink.
She understood perfectly: in Rose's mind, Allie was the only possible daughter-in- law. No matter how
accomplished Carolyn was, Rose was never going to root for her and Joshua.
"That's okay, Rose. | already have someone | like," Carolyn replied, forcing a light smile. "He's the only one |
want."
Rose pretended to be surprised. "Oh? Who is he? Do | know him?"
Carolyn played along, smiling. "You know him very well, actually."
Rose grinned. "Then bring him over next tand letcheck him out for you." "Sure, | will," Carolyn said.
About ten minutes later, Joshua finally cdownstairs, two men in tow.
One was his assistant, John. The other, someone Carolyn didn't recognize.
After the unfamiliar man left, Carolyn asked, "Joshua, who was that just now?" Joshua sank into the sofa, ignoring
her question. "Why are you here?"
Carolyn paused. "Didn't you say yesterday we'd talk about the, partnership, another day? I' discuss the project."
Joshua's tone was chilly. "Did you bring the proposal?"
"Yeah." Carolyn pulled out a flash drive and handed it over. "It's all on here."
Joshua didn't even move to take it.
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