Chapter: 1675

Rowan hesitated, looking to Jonathan for confirmation.

Only after his father nodded did Rowan take Nola's hand, leading her away from the table. Once the children were gone, the tension in the room thickened, creating an awkward and heavy silence.

Bethany's expression was unreadable as she glanced at Jonathan. “Eat!” she instructed.

"You called me over for a reason, didn't you?"

“Eat first. We'll talk after," Bethany said flatly.