Rosalie looked at the situation before her. It no longer seemed like they could have a peaceful meal. Chandra was clearly harboring ill intentions.

"Apologies, I just remembered there's something I need to take care of. You all enjoy lunch. We'll take our leave now," Rosalie said as she prepared to leave with Steve in her arms.

"Wait a moment," Chandra called out to her. "The dishes haven't even been served yet. Why are you leaving? Are you afraid I'll eat you or something?"

"Steve is tired. I need to get him home early. Whatever the matter is, we can discuss it another time," Rosalie replied, trying her best to restrain her temper.

Chandra's sharp gaze locked onto her. After a few seconds, her demeanor suddenly shifted. She smiled and said, "I haven't even had a proper look at my great-grandson yet. Before you go, let me hold him for a moment, will you?" Rosalie glanced at Steve in her arms and hesitated for a moment.

"What are you so afraid of? I'm not going to harm him. He's my great-grandson-don't I have the right to hold him?" Chandra stepped forward and stood directly in front of Rosalie.

Justin immediately pulled Rosalie behind him, shielding her protectively. He looked at Chandra sharply, as though he were staring down an enemy.

Chandra chuckled. "Is he your bodyguard? Why does he look like he's ready to kill?"

my friend,"

Chandra said, eyeing Justin. The man exuded an intimidating aura, one

seriously not going

moment of hesitation, Rosalie stepped forward and handed Steve to Chandra. "Fine, but just for

practiced ease. She gently rocked him and smiled. "What a lovely little boy.

down in her chair. Without looking up, she casually said to Rosalie, "You may leave now." "Then give me

signaled her bodyguards. Two bodyguards immediately stepped forward, blocking Rosalie's path. Rosalie's expression darkened. "What

leave. The child stays,"

was amiss, interjected,

my great-grandson. Of course, he's coming home with me. The child can't always stay with

back, but her anger

I'm just taking him home to see his father." Justin's gaze fell on the two bodyguards, sizing them up and

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