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Rowan would definitely think she was not being respectful enough. He might even take a closer look at her relationship with the Spencers and start digging into other things. 

After thinking it through, she put on a guilty look. 

“Mr. Burke, I’m sorry. My parents haven’t been back for a long time. I really miss them. I-” 

“I’ll take you home,” Rowan said with a gentle smile. 

“You don’t need to feel bad. I was the one who took up your time. I should be the one saying sorry.” 

Even though he was a powerful businessman, he had no airs at all. 

His tone was soft, and he always thought about how others felt. 

Being around him was comfortable. 

“Thank you,” she said, smiling. 

Rowan immediately asked his assistant to bring the car around. 

By the time Linda got home, about half an hour had passed. 

Rowan’s car stopped outside the villa, and he let her go in by herself. 

He wasn’t afraid to meet the Spencers, but her parents just came home; as an outsider, it wouldn’t be appropriate for him to go in. 

Linda didn’t want him to go either. 

Her parents had just returned, and she didn’t know if they were still as kind and warm as before. 

If something awkward happened, it would be embarrassing for Rowan to see. 

Both of them had their own thoughts, but they reached the same understanding. 

After watching his car drive away, Linda went back into the villa. 

Gary came to the door, just like always. He reached out, took her bag, and hung it up. 

Linda gave a polite smile. 

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“Gary, where are Mom and Dad?” 

“They’re inside,” Gary replied. 

His attitude was mostly the same as before, just a little more distant. 

Linda wasn’t concerned about these small changes. 

In her eyes, this family was no longer as useful as they once were. 

They couldn’t even help her break free from Yvette’s control. 

If she could marry Rowan, she could settle overseas. 

She could finally leave this suffocating city. 

So to her, these people were only a stepping stone for now. 

And who worries about the feelings of a stepping stone? 

She quickly changed her shoes and walked into the living room. 

Nathan was sitting in a suit, sipping tea at an unhurried pace. 

The dark mole on his chin was neatly hidden. 

Maria looked a little older than in the photos. The long flight had clearly tired her out. 

Her sharp eyes were usually fierce, but they looked dull and drained today. 

She was probably exhausted. 

Just like before, she was wearing a silk dress. 

Today’s dress was sky blue, painted with some scenery. 

The fabric was clearly high–quality silk and worth a small fortune. 

Linda’s smile grew brighter at her dress. 

Her parents were still as wealthy as ever. 

“Dad, Mom.” 

She walked over and sat beside Maria, hugging her arm and acting spoiled. 

“I missed you both so much. 

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“I was out shopping earlier, trying to buy gifts for you. But you came back so suddenly, I only managed to buy some of them. 

She stood up, grabbed her handbag, and took out a small gift box. 

The box was red and about the size of her palm inside was a gold pendant. 

“Mom, do you like it?” 

At Maria’s level, gold was counted by the bar; small accessories did not catch her eye. 

Still, since it was Linda’s gesture, she glanced at it and closed the box. 

“I like it,” she said. 

Linda did not care whether it was sincere. She smiled sweetly, then turned to look at Nathan. 

“Dad, you came back so suddenly. I didn’t get to buy your gift yet.” 

Nathan’s expression stayed calm. “No need,” he said. “I don’t need material things. 

That answer made Linda feel awkward, and she did not know how to respond. 

Nathan looked at his children. “Since everyone is here,” he said, “let’s have a family meeting. 

Maria gently pulled her arm away, leaving Linda holding nothing. 

Linda froze. 

Only then did she realize something felt off. Since she came home, aside from Gary speaking to her briefly at the door, the rest of her brothers had been completely silent. 

When Nathan mentioned the meeting, some of them even frowned. 

Linda did not dare say anything. She quietly moved aside and sat down. 

Nathan sighed softly, set his teacup down, and spoke slowly. 

“We came home early for a reason. 

“The research institute has made a major breakthrough.” 

Gary was the happiest. 

“Congratulations, Dad and Mom.” 

Maria continued, “Yes, that is worth celebrating. But there’s more. 

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“The research has entered a critical stage,” she said. 

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“But with our current technology, we can’t finish it alone. We need experts in this field.” 

Linda immediately thought of Riverview University. 

“Dad, Mom,” she said carefully, “why don’t we hold a lecture at a university?”