NovelEnglishRoseanne felt a bit sheepish, realizing her guarded demeanor wasn't as concealed as she had hoped.
Nonetheless, she wasn't truly embarrassed. After all, being cautious during a first meeting is perfectly
reasonable.
The elderly couple, with their wealth of experience, would surely understand this better than most.
Indeed, Geneva patted her hand reassuringly. "My dear, especially for a lovely girl like you, being cautious is
wise. It's always better to be safe than sorry."
"Uh-huh."
"You mentioned my voice sounded familiar... | grew up in Pinehollow and only moved to Lumina City after
graduating from high school. We probably never crossed paths before." "That's true." Geneva smiled.
Yet, for sreason, Roseanne perceived a hint of sadness and disappointment in that smile.
Neely, eager to lighten the mood, chimed in with a smile, "Well, we hadn't met before, but now that we have,
let's consider it fate."
Roseanne nodded, smiling in return.
Soon, Corley returned with water, handing a bottle to each of the elders.
He then handed the remaining bottles, still in the bag, to Roseanne.
"These are for your mom and dad. Your mom's book signing is today, right? Your dad must be around too?"
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Yes, he is." Roseanne nodded, hesitating about whether to accept the water.
"Here, take it." Corley insisted, pressing the bag into her hands.
"...Thank you."
Corley looked curious. "What were you all chatting about? Seemed like a happy conversation."
From a distance, he had seen the joy on his grandparents’ faces, a rare sight. Even his usually stern grandmother
had a gentle smile. Seeing this, Corley paused, a sudden realization hitting him.
When was the last the saw the elders this happy?
Last year, when he visited them
abroad, his grandmother was in the
hospital, and his grandfather was
overwhelmed with worry.
Throughout his stay, he never saw a smile on his grandfather's face.
Corley had tried persuading them to move back to their hcountry, considering the Rodriguez family's roots
and businesses were there Plus, the climate back hwas
ie suitable for their age, unlike
living abroad like drifters without a home.
Despite his efforts, they had
remained adamant, driven by a clue that Aberdeen Rodriguez might have been taken to Europe. For that faint
hope, they had traveled across
hope for nearly a decade.
If not for Geneva's declining health, which made it impossible to continue their search, they might never have
considered returning.
Corley had always felt helpless seeing them like this, unable to even bring a moment of happiness to their lives.
Yet, Roseanne managed to make them smile.
"Thank you for taking care of my grandparents."
Roseanne waved it off. "It's nothing. The book signing is almost over, and since you're back, I'll head up."
Before leaving, she bid farewell to the elderly couple.
Only after she entered the elevator did Neely and Geneva realize there was an author hosting a book signing on
the third floor. Curious, Corley mentioned the latest hit mystery , "Seven Days," sparking their interest.
Geneva, reminded of Aberdeen's childhood dream of becoming a renowned author, was momentarily lost in
memories of her daughter's aspirations and laughter...
She briefly entertained the thought of meeting the author upstairs, wondering if their eyes sparkled with passion
just like Aberdeen's did when talking about stories. However, as soon as she voiced this idea, Neely dissuaded
her, mindful of her health after a long day out.
Remembering her physical limitations, Geneva sighed, reluctantly abandoning the idea.
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