novelraw Chapter 91: Stir The Pot
Chapter 91: Stir The Pot
Chapter 91: Stir The Pot"Did you see how my daughter-in-law handled that situation? She’s definitely the one for Xander!" Rock exclaimed to Ben in his study, unable to hide his excitement.
Rain and Eric were currently chatting on the balcony over tea, and though Rock was itching to join them, he held back. He was far more interested in seeing how his stubborn son would react.
Ben shrugged, though a grin tugged at the corners of his mouth. "Where is Xander now?"
"Let me check," Ben offered, but Rock stopped him with a wave of his hand. "No need. Let’s take a walk and see for ourselves."
As they quietly made their way through the house, Rock’s suspicions were confirmed. They found Alexander lurking near the living room, quietly peeking out at the balcony where Rain and Eric sat, deep in conversation.
"This brat," Rock muttered with a smile. "What am I going to do with him?" He watched as Alexander pretended to
The playful remark earned Eric a sharp glare from Alexander, causing him to fall silent but with a smirk tugging at the corners of his lips.
"Well, it’s the weekend, and for once, I’ll actually take a break," Rain chimed in, her tone light. "Though, I usually work weekends too. But since I had that little accident, I think I have a good enough excuse not to."
"Are you just going to stay here over the weekend?" Eric asked curiously, making Alexander frown. ’Why does he even care?’ he thought irritably.
"I’m not sure yet," Rain replied, then turned to Rock. "Do you have any plans tomorrow, Father?"
"I have an appointment with Dr. Lambert in the morning, but I’ll be back by lunch. I’m also invited to a gallery exhibit, showcasing new works by Vernice at Le Monde Gallery," Rock explained.
Alexander knew about the exhibit as well but never bothered attending these events.
"Would you like to join? Alexander usually skips these, so it’s just been me and William, but William’s not around," Rock added, giving Rain a hopeful look.
"I’d love to!" Rain said enthusiastically, though she added, "But I heard her exhibits are exclusive and invite-only."
"Don’t worry about that! Vernice is a close friend of mine. I’ll make sure you get an invitation," Rock reassured her.
"That’s perfect because I’m invited too!" Eric chimed in, grinning mischievously. "I’ll keep you and Uncle company."
Alexander clenched his jaw at the comment, feeling a surge of irritation as the playful banter continued. A sense of isolation crept in as if he were suddenly an outsider in his own home.
Watching Rain and Eric engage so easily, while his father played along, only heightened the feeling.
He didn’t enjoy these social games, and the idea of Eric tagging along to the gallery added to his frustration. It was as if the more he tried to stay distant, the more he felt left out of whatever connection was growing between them.