Chapter 356

“Mum,” she said calmly, placing the food box on the table beside the bed. “I brought porridge for Dad.” Her voice was steady, controlled. Too controlled. Her mother looked up. “Your dad just fell asleep again,” she said softly. “I’ll feed him when he wakes up.” Riyana nodded once. She didn’t go closer to the bed. She didn’t look at Jabco. She stood beside her mother, her posture stiff, distant. Rose noticed everything. She noticed how Riyana hadn’t even spared Jabco a glance. How she had walked past him without a word. A small smile slowly formed on Rose’s lips. She stood up. “Mr. Grey,” she said sweetly, turning toward him. “Why don’t we go get some coffee? It’s crowded here anyway.” She glanced briefly at Riyana before continuing. Riyana’s mother smiled politely, clearly aware of the tension thickening in the room. “Yes,” she added warmly. “Mr. Grey, thank you so much for coming to visit. We don’t want to trouble you any further. You must have a busy schedule.” Jabco forced a smile.