The Rose He Showed Off Is Putting Down Roots in a Garden of Her Own novel Chapter 51

Elara welcomed her mother-in-law into the office and personally poured her a cup of tea. The office was spacious. Dressed in a sharp tailored suit with her hair pinned up elegantly, Elara looked polished, capable, and radiant.

Sienna Carter thought of the perpetual gloom hanging over her own son and felt a flash of frustration. If Elara were her biological daughter, she would have applauded her success.

Sienna took the cup, setting it aside with a gentle tone. "Elara, take a seat. I'd like to have a word with you."

Elara sat down on the sofa directly opposite Sienna. It was a distant, almost adversarial position—the kind reserved for negotiations or client meetings.

Sienna cast a subtle glance at her. In the past, Elara would always sit right next to her. Maintaining her composed expression, Sienna coaxed gently, "Elara, come sit by my side."

Elara didn't budge. "I know your time is valuable and you have a lot to manage at the company. Please, go ahead. I'm listening."

Displeasure flickered in Sienna's chest at the refusal, though she kept it hidden behind a faint smile. "You know, Elara, I remember before you and Julian got married, you were helping out your father at Vance Group. I always saw your potential. Seeing you back in your executive suits... it genuinely makes me happy."

"It's good for us women to have our own careers. As long as you don't find it too exhausting, I fully support you." Sienna started with validation before shifting gears.

"Time really does fly. You were fresh out of college back then, and in the blink of an eye, over a decade has passed."

"I still remember when you two first started dating. You tried to keep it a secret from the family. If I hadn't caught Julian sneaking around buying flowers, I wouldn't have known. I was in my early forties then, feeling both relieved and a little heartbroken."

"My boy had grown up. He found the girl he loved and was no longer my little boy." At the mention of the past, a wave of emotion washed over Elara.

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