Chapter 1057

After he got off the car, he went over to the passenger’s seat and opened the door before he escorted alady out. I was totally not expecting him to bring a woman—an elegant woman, to be precise. I thoughthe would come with Jackson.

I lost myself for a second, looking at the lady.

But I quickly collected myself and went ahead to greet them. “It’s been a long time, Nick. You’re still asdashing as ever.”

Nick smiled back at me politely. The childishness in his manner was long gone already. “It’s been along time. You’ve gotten thinner.”

“Aren’t you going to introduce your friend to us?” I asked, looking at the lady beside him.

He nodded and held her hand. “This is Rose, my girlfriend,” he said, before turning toward the woman.“Rose, this is my sister, Scarlett.”

Sister! The word really sounded stiff and distant coming from Nick.

Rose looked at me and put on a sweet smile. “Nice to meet you, Scarlett. You’re just as beautiful asNick described.”

“He must have exaggerated. Come on in. Lunch is almost ready.”

I ushered them into the house and asked them to take a seat. There were some burning questions Iwanted to ask, but I did not. I wanted to know what happened to Jackson. I wanted to know if Nickintended on marrying this woman since he brought her home.

I never asked Nick about Jackson since I figured their relationship was not as simple. I thought both ofthem would continue seeing each other, but it turned out that was not the case.

When mom was finally done cooking, dad had reached home after work. Everyone sat at the table andNick introduced Rose to everyone. “Mom, I’m planning on marrying Rose. This is why I brought herwith me today. Her family’s from K City, so I guess it’ll be easier if we let you take charge of ourengagement since you know this place best.”

Cameron was taken aback by Nick’s direct statement, but it was not like she did not see this coming.“I’m glad you’re finally settling down. I’ll make sure the engagement ceremony turns out perfect. Let meknow if both of you have any preferences.”

Nick smiled warmly and shook his head. “We don’t have any preference, mom. Something simple willsuffice. Maybe just get the two families together for a meal.”

A satisfied smile broke out on Cameron’s face as she listened to Nick. She was glad to see her childrenfinally settling down and getting married. This was what every parent hoped for their children.

Everyone had a good talk over lunch. I could not help but realize there was something off between Nickand Rose. They looked so rigid and polite around each other. If someone had not told me they were acouple, I would not have thought so.

After dinner, Cameron brought Rose upstairs. I figured she must have a gift for Rose.

As for me, I went outside and saw Nick in the backyard with his face downcast. “I heard mom saidyou’re moving the company to K City? Are you planning on staying in the city in the future?”

He turned around and nodded. “Mom asked me to come over and manage Anderson Corporation withyou. I thought that’s a good idea. After all, it’s always better to be around your family.”

I nodded and hesitated a little before I continued, “Did Jackson come to K City with you? I still can’treach him after such a long time. Did he change his phone number?”

Nick froze at the mention of Jackson, but he quickly recollected himself. “I’m not sure. We haven’t beenin touch for some time already. He probably went to M Country. He’s spent some time there before.”

“What happened? Did you get into a fight with Jackson?” I felt something was obviously wrong.

Nick stopped for a while before shaking his head. “We’re good. There’s nothing to be worried about.How have you been? I haven’t heard from you for such a long time. I heard from mom that Summerwas sick some time ago. How is she now?”

Jackson and Nick took care of Summer for quite some time. If Nick were asking about a random child, Iwould have understood his casual tone, but it was Summer we were talking about. He and Jacksontook her as their own daughter. There was no way Nick would talk about her in such a detachedmanner.

“Nick, I know what happened between you and Jackson is your privacy. But I’m your sister, and I’malso Jackson’s friend. You have to at least let me know what’s happening. Do you have any idea howsick Summer was? She had acute leukemia, and she almost died because of it. I have no idea whathappened between you and Jackson. I texted and I called, but none of you picked up. If both of you stilltake me as a friend, you will let me be in the know. I don’t understand why you guys are suddenly socold to Summer and me—so much so that you would ignore us when we needed you all the most.”

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