Jenna hesitated about moving back in.
Grandma Blanche smiled warmly. "This is your home with Ethan. Stay as long as you like."
Grace chimed in, "We're mainly concerned about you being alone. How about hiring a housekeeper?"
With Ethan at work and Milo at boarding school, Jenna would be by herself. Considering her frequent orchard visits, Grace thought a caretaker was necessary.
Jenna waved her hands. "No need for extra expenses. I can manage."
Grandpa Harrison spoke gravely, "Your grandmother and mother worry about you. We can't rest easy knowing you're pregnant and alone."
Jenna bit her lip. She couldn't be stubborn—not with a baby on the way.
"Then... someone younger, please. Someone who can accompany me outside."
Grace's eyes lit up. "Do you have a close friend? We could invite them to stay with you, plus hire a separate cook for meal planning."
"My best friend Stella," Jenna's eyes curved, "I was going to ask her to help at the orchard. She'd love to stay with me."
Grace decided immediately. "Invite your friend. We'll pay her $20,000 a month."
Jenna's eyes widened. She knew the Roscentes were wealthy, but this was excessive!
Noticing her shock, Grace explained gently, "For good friends, we should be generous."
"Okay..." Jenna nodded. "I'll call her later."
"Are you hungry?" Grace checked her watch. "Shall we wait for Ethan at the restaurant?"
Jenna shook her head. "I had a big breakfast. Let's wait here." She felt awkward alone with elders.
Grace understood and took out her phone. "I'll ask when that boy is coming home."
Ethan said he'd arrive soon. Thirty minutes later, he appeared at the door.
When leaving for the restaurant, the elders tactfully let the couple ride together.
Jenna glanced at the chauffeur and teased, "No more pretending, Mr. Roscente?"
"Hmm?" Ethan raised a brow.
"First an Audi, now a Maybach with a driver." She poked his chest. "Dropping the act after your big reveal?"
Ethan pulled her close, eyes smiling. "Necessity before. Now you get only the best."
Leaning against him, Jenna mentioned, "Your mom wants to hire Stella as my companion. Offered $20K monthly."
"Make it thirty," Ethan said without hesitation.
"You're insane!" Jenna sat up straight. "Twenty is already too much!"