Chapter 138

In just a few minutes, Ambrose walked downstairs, now dressed properly. As he approached, he saw Grandma Margaret adjusting Jacob's collar, while Elizabeth straightened his shirt. The sight of them working together on Jacob’s appearance caught Ambrose off guard. He couldn’t help but wonder where his father-in-law was going that required such careful attention.

Clearing his throat, Ambrose announced his presence. "I'm here."

Everyone turned to look at him—Grandma, Evelyn, and Jacob.

Grandma Margaret narrowed her eyes. "You’re here for what? Who called you?"

Ambrose shifted slightly. "Well, I heard Father-in-law is going out, so I decided to drop him off quickly."

Jacob’s expression immediately darkened. "Decided to drop who off? Who gave you a job?" He glared at Elizabeth. "You told him, didn’t you?"

Elizabeth nodded calmly. "I only told him to drop you off on his bike. You’re running late, and waiting for an Uber or anything else will just waste more time."

Jacob scoffed. "Sit on his