Chapter 1622

Emma nodded obediently, but she knew that she could not make Ron stay if he decided to leave. After all, she was just someone insignificant to him. Watching Emma's savvy and compliant nature, Jake was quite impressed. "But you know Ron; he's a tough nut to crack. Even his grandfather can't rein him in. You'll have to be patient with him." Emma simply replied, "Yes." Jake added, "Everyone's waiting for you. Let's go have dinner." Emma hummed softly in agreement and dutifully followed Jake inside. The two families were already seated, with two vacant seats next to Philip, clearly reserved for Ron and Emma. With Ron absent, Emma was momentarily unsure of what to do. Fortunately, Philip beckoned her over with a smile. "Kid, come sit over here." "Yes," Emma replied obediently, taking her seat beside Philip. She then heard him ask, "Did that rascal Ron take off?" Emma nodded in confirmation. "Ron just turned twenty last month, full of youthful recklessness, acting without thinking a