Chapter 148 Get Married Soon

Dinner ended in a warm, harmonious atmosphere. Rose set down her fork and looked to Lila, her gaze full of kindness. "Lila, come walk with me in the garden." As she spoke, she cast a meaningful glance at her grandson. "Rhett, you don't need to come. We women have some private things to talk about." At that, Rhett's brow furrowed almost imperceptibly. He looked toward Lila with a hint of worry in his gaze. Sensing his gaze, Lila gave him a reassuring look, the corners of her lips gently lifting. She knew that he was worried Rose would make things difficult for her, but Rose didn't seem like a harsh elder to her. Draven Manor's back garden was vast. The neatly trimmed lawn shimmered with a green hue in the night. The air was filled with the fragrance of flowers and the scent of earth, soothing and refreshing. Rose was in robust health, her steps steady. The two of them followed a pebble path all the way to the garden's central outdoor pool. Moonlight spilled over the water, gl