Rose saw we were all back and quickly instructed Nigel to prepare dinner.

Having an elderly person at home really made a difference. My mom had been away for so many days while Rose had been taking care of the kids at the villa.

There were quite a few servants in the villa, and they could take good care of Ava. But I always feel more at ease with Rose around.

"Thanks for holding the fort, Grandma Rose. Otherwise, I don't know how to deal with this little troublemaker." I looped my arm around Rose's, looking at Ava, who was still whispering secrets to Lauren.

It seemed like Lauren needed to have her own child. While I was away these few days, I didn't know if she had made progress with Oliver.

Rose patted my hand. "Being busy is a good thing. Recently, I've delegated many things to Arnold, and it's been very relaxing. The air in this yard is refreshing, and I feel light and healthy."

Lauren walked in. She looked at Rose and said, "Madam, you don't look like an 80-year-old. To stil