Chapter 47

"Mr. Rowan, the pipes burst and flooded the living room. The plumber just left, and I've only managed to mop the floor once. There are still puddles everywhere," Pamela explained. Scarlet snapped, her tone sharp. "What do you mean, the pipes burst? You watered the plants in the garden and blocked the airflow in the pipes. That's why the pipes burst." "Mom, don't say that," Selena interjected quickly. Imogen, looping her arm through Rowan's, steered the conversation elsewhere. "Is dinner ready, Pamela?" "I'll start cooking right away." Pamela hurried into the kitchen. Rowan shrugged off his coat and tossed it onto the couch. "Roger, why didn't you go to school today?" Roger used Scarlet as his shield. "Grandma fell, and there was no one to take care of her. I… had no choice but to stay home." Scarlet immediately defended her precious grandson. "He's right. I'll make sure he goes tomorrow." "Rowan, if you and Imogen are tired, why don't you rest upstairs? Once dinner's ready, I