Eldon had been staying at the Rose Garden for a few days, but he was eager to leave.

"I'm just not used to big houses anymore. I can't live a life of luxury, and I don’t feel comfortable being waited on. I prefer living on my own, in peace. Good girl, just let me go, will you?"

The old man pleaded with his granddaughter in a tone that almost sounded like he was whining.

At the dining table, Julian and Jesse listened to Eldon repeat his request yet again. They didn’t say a word, just turned to look at Chelsea.

This time, Chelsea didn’t outright refuse. “If you don’t want...