Trick Him Into Divorce, Then Flee With His Unknow Kid novel Chapter 38

Chapter 38: Chapter 38 The Accident

Rose’s pupils contracted.

That was exactly what annoyed her most about Ryan—he was always far too perceptive and always went straight to the heart of the matter.

Fortunately, Gabriel’s memory was poor.

He had barely finished one thought before forgetting it entirely.

Holding the scroll containing his late wife’s portrait, he gently stroked it and murmured, "It’s good to have children. The more children you have, the more brothers and sisters you’ll have to look out for each other in the future. Unlike us..."

His voice grew softer. "We’re all alone."

Listening to her grandfather’s rambling words, Rose felt a pang in her chest.

His greatest concern now was still her.

He worried she would be bullied.

He worried she would suffer.

He worried there would be no one left to protect her.

Ryan could tell that Gabriel’s mind was no longer clear.

So he didn’t pursue the meaning behind that word.

Another.

Instead, he stepped forward and placed the scrolls within Gabriel’s reach.

His voice was gentle. "Alright. We’ll do our best."

Rose almost laughed.

Ryan’s ability to play the perfect grandson-in-law truly was remarkable.

When Caleb returned, he instinctively frowned at the sight of Ryan.

Carrying several bags of takeout, he walked inside.

"Mr. Knight, you’re free today?"

There was a hint of awkwardness in his tone.

Ryan remained perfectly composed. "It’s Grandpa’s birthday. Nothing is more important than that."

Caleb glanced at Rose.

He had witnessed everything that had happened at the hotel.

Even now, he was still angry on her behalf.

The entire situation could have been avoided.

Yet Rose had been forced to leave with her grandfather and celebrate his birthday in a nursing-home suite instead.

The Hill family had gone too far.

But the source of the problem had always been Ryan.

"There aren’t any outsiders here."

Rose looked at Ryan calmly.

"If you’re busy, you can leave."

She had no desire for him to stay and continue putting on a performance for her grandfather.

More importantly, she kept checking the time.

Diana had already picked up Ariel.

Rose had sent several WhatsApp messages, but Diana still hadn’t responded.

An uneasy feeling lingered in her chest.

At the very least, she would feel better once Ryan was gone.

Ryan’s gaze settled on her face.

"I’m not busy."

His tone was calm. "I still have time to share a meal with Grandpa."

Rose felt a lump rise in her throat.

Meanwhile, Gabriel beamed. "Ryan is so thoughtful."

Rose was speechless.

She felt as though she were sitting on a bed of nails.

She was happy to see her grandfather smiling.

Yet Ryan’s sudden devotion felt like a guillotine suspended above her neck.

Caleb set the food on the table.

Then he lowered his voice. "What’s wrong?"

Before Rose could answer, Ryan’s phone suddenly rang.

Rose glanced over instinctively.

It was a WhatsApp voice call.

The familiar profile picture immediately told her who it was.

Samantha.

Ryan answered the call and stood up.

Even so, Rose still caught the faint, aggrieved voice coming from the speaker.

"Ryan, please come. Mike and I were hit by a car..."

Ryan’s eyes narrowed slightly.

After a brief pause, he said softly, "Wait for me."

The call ended.

Ryan looked at Rose. "I have something urgent to take care of. We’ll eat together another time."

Rose watched him quietly.

Her heart had long since grown accustomed to this.

There wasn’t even a ripple of disappointment anymore.

"Alright."

She nodded. "Go ahead."

Ryan left in a hurry, his long strides carrying him swiftly away.

Once again, he was rushing to the woman who occupied his heart.

What else had Rose expected?

Whenever Ryan was forced to choose, Samantha would always come first.

Even if, just moments earlier, he had promised to celebrate Gabriel’s birthday.

But that promise only held as long as Samantha didn’t need him.

If Samantha’s situation were truly that serious, would she have been able to call him herself?

But to Ryan, who cherished her like the most precious thing in his life, even the smallest issue became a matter of utmost importance.

Rose picked up a glass of strong liquor and took a sip.

The sharp burn spread down her throat.

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