"Theo, why is your hair still so thick after so many rounds of chemotherapy? Why don't you look tired or haggard at all?" Rosalie asked. She began doubting the truthfulness of Theodore's condition. His explanation made sense to her—until she read that email."That's because of the medication. Not all medication causes hair loss. Everyone's bodies react differently," Theodore explained. "So you're saying that you really underwent chemotherapy?""Rose, are you trying to insinuate that I didn't? Are you saying that I lied to you?"Rosalie took a deep breath and showed him the email attachment. "Take a look. Is this your medical report?"Theodore took the phone from Rosalie's hands. Shock registered on his face as he read the words on the report. "How did you get this?!"Theodore's reaction was enough to tell Rosalie that the email attachment was genuine."You lied to me, didn't you? You don't have cancer and you didn't undergo chemotherapy. All the more you aren't going for surg
He was clearly the one who provoked her, but now, he was pretending to be the good guy. All would be fine and dandy for her as long as he left. Did he not understand that? No, he didn't. He was always so self-centered in his thinking."Rose, don't be like this. I did lie to you, but that's only because I really wanted to spend time alone with you. I didn't know what else to do," Theodore said humbly. "Can you…"He reached out toward her.Rosalie stumbled a few steps back. "Don't touch me!"Just then, a cold voice sounded, as if it were Satan in the flesh."Mr. Spencer, she told you clearly to stay away. Do you not understand her?"The familiar voice made Rosalie turn around in shock. She saw Justin leaning against the wall not far away. He was all decked out in black casual wear, his hands in his pocket. He looked relaxed and indifferent, but it couldn't hide his natural dominant aura."Justin! What are you doing here?" she asked. He stood up straight and walked leisurely to
Justin drove Rosalie toward the hotel.Steve lay quietly and obediently in Rosalie's arms. He had fallen asleep.Justin and Rosalie remained silent throughout the journey till they arrived at the hotel entrance, as if worried that they would awake the baby."Thanks, Justin. What brings you here to Blencalgo?" Rosalie asked. "I'm here for a holiday and to see you."He said it so casually, but Rosalie sensed that things weren't so simple. However, she was very glad to see him safe and sound.Silence ensued between them both as they suddenly didn't know what to say.After a long while, she asked, "Have you had dinner?"Justin shook his head. "Not yet.""Shall we head upstairs, then? I'll call for room service and we can have dinner together. I haven't eaten, either."She was supposed to have dinner with Theodore, but before their food was served, she found out that he had lied to her and they naturally forgot about the meal.However, things were different with Justin."You do
"He loves you too," Justin said. "It's just that both of them are loving you in the wrong manner.""If it's in the wrong manner, I'd rather they don't love me. I don't need it. I hate it when people lie to me. Although I should be glad that Theo doesn't have cancer, he lied to me and I can't accept that. You either have it or you don't. Since he lied to me, how am I going to trust or forgive him? He's making use of my vulnerabilities."Rosalie was very bothered by Theodore's deception."I came specifically to see you," Justin confessed. Rosalie looked doubtfully at him. "Why are you suddenly saying that?"Justin saw the doubt in her eyes and explained, "You don't like people lying to you, so I don't dare to lie to you. I'm not here for a holiday. Even if I were, it's just along the way."The cautious look in Justin's eyes made Rosalie burst out in laughter. "Thank you for not lying to me."It was something minor, and it didn't matter even if Justin did lie to her. As long as he
"You…" Geoffrey took a step forward, wanting to argue with Christopher. However, the cold look on the latter's face made Geoffrey remember that he was here for something. He forced himself to swallow his words.He headed straight for the couch and sat down. "Are you the one who's investigating my company's accounts?""What is this?" Christopher said carelessly. "Are you hiding something in your accounts? A surprise spot check is completely in line with the law. Do you have a problem with that?""You're clearly doing this on purpose! Are you taking revenge on me because I'm divorcing your sister? Your sister agreed to the divorce, and I never mistreated her. Go ask her about it if you don't believe me. You're despicable to do this!""Despicable?" Christopher chuckled at Geoffrey's words. "How dare you mention that word to me. I haven't settled scores with you about my sister. If she hadn't stopped me, I would have dug through your accounts a long time ago. My sister, however, is a
If the Jacksons were to find out that Sebastian was not related by blood to them, they would be even more merciless in dealing with him.At the very least, Xyla hadn't exposed him in this regard. It was better for Geoffrey to hide the truth for the time being."What's between you and Sydney? Are you trying to tell me there's still love between you two?" Christopher asked."So you're bent on coming in between Sydney and me?" Geoffrey asked coldly."Geoffrey Carter, there is a limit to my patience. I won't repeat this: if you dare continue harassing her, I won't take my time to warn you next time. The way you attained your success today will be the same way you go back to having nothing. You might even end up in jail for the rest of your life," Christopher said.They glared daggers at each other. Geoffrey clenched his fists, fury burning in his eyes. "You do know that she has a husband, don't you? Are you actually interested in a married woman?""Are you going to stay here and as
Sebastian knew that nothing he did could salvage the situation. Rosalie wouldn't rest until he signed them.He thought he could buy some time, but all he had was Rosalie's resolute and firm decision.Sebastian eventually picked up the pen. "I can sign in, but I have a question to ask you.""What is it?""You said that if I sign this, we can still be friends. Do you mean it?"Rosalie nodded. "Yes, I do.""That means we will still see each other and I can still see the baby, right?""As long as you don't harass me and we remain ordinary friends, I won't stop you from seeing the baby."Sebastian's care and affection for the baby were clear to her. She couldn't bring herself to be so cruel to him."We'll go back to being friends like we were before we got married, right?"Rosalie nodded. She just wanted a divorce right now. Anything was acceptable to her as long as she could divorce Sebastian.After a moment's hesitation, Sebastian signed his name on the papers.Rosalie heaved
When Rosalie returned to the hotel and opened the door, she saw Justin holding Steve high in the air, making the baby giggle joyfully.Hearing the noise behind him, Justin turned around and gave her a warm smile. "You're back.""Yes," Rosalie replied softly, walking forward. Her gaze lingered on Justin; her lips parted as if to say something, but her mind seemed to freeze and she couldn't get a single word out."What's wrong?" Justin asked. "Did something happen when you went to see Sebastian today?"Rosalie pulled an invalid marriage certificate from her bag. "I've divorced him."Justin let out a sigh of relief. "That went smoothly. I thought you might run into trouble—I was worried.""I thought so too at first, but I managed to convince him to agree to the divorce."Justin felt a bit suspicious—it seemed almost too easy. Given Sebastian's obsession with Rosalie, it didn't make sense that he would readily agree to a divorce.But since the divorce was finalized, he chose not to dwell o
Theodore wrapped all of them up in his long arms.Under the golden sunshine, the family of four was wrapped up in each other's embraces. Sunlight shone on them, encasing them in a warm, golden glow. Everything felt calm and peaceful. The children snuggled in their parents' arms, innocent smiles lighting up their faces. They could feel the warmth of the sunshine as they found the safest and warmest haven in the entire world in their arms.In the evening sun and gentle breeze, they finally found happiness in each other's embrace.-In the deep of the night, Rosalie had a dream.Both Justin and Grandma came to her in her dream.Grandma and Justin were playing cards, surrounded by beautiful birds and flowers. They seemed to be in heaven, having the time of their lives with a look of tender love in their eyes.Grandma was very happy that she had reconciled with Theodore.Justin told Rosalie, "Rose, I'm so happy to see you happy.""Justin, do you hate me?""Silly girl, why would
Theodore made Rosalie feel like love was possible once more, and gradually opened her up.Love was ever-changing with time and the experiences they went through.Rosalie missed Justin dearly, but she also learned to treasure the people around her and every present moment of happiness. She learned how to accept the past and treasure the present amidst all her relationships.Justin would be her one and only in her heart, but Theodore also found his place in her heart amidst the unique position Justin was in.This was how their affections and love for each other grew and changed with time.Justin was dead, and Rosalie couldn't keep living in the past. She would carefully preserve her love for Justin in a corner of her heart.She would spend the rest of her life loving Theodore and their children."Chelsea," Rosalie said as she pulled Chelsea over. "Your daddy loves you very much, but he didn't get to see you come into this world. But you must remember his name. He is Justin Lynch."
Theodore and Rosalie brought both children to Justin's tomb.Before they left, Rosalie said that she and Chelsea wanted to spend some time alone with Justin.Theodore brought Jake to the car to wait for them.Golden sunlight shone on the land, feeling warm and toasty and giving the earth a beautiful glow.Rosalie caressed the tombstone. "Justin, I'm sorry for not coming to visit for such a long time."The last time she came back was a few months ago, during which she snuck a peak at his tombstone.Rosalie pulled out a bone fragment. "That's because you're always by my side, which is why I think that I can bring you everywhere I go. You're not just here at this tombstone."Justin, Theo and I have reconciled. He did so much for me, even sacrificing his own life for me. I can't just stand idly by and do nothing about it. I can't bring myself to reject him ruthlessly again and again."You can say that I'm moved, or that I fell in love with him once more. He's just too good, and I c
Jake had so much fun today and was exhausted by the time he reached home. After his shower, he crawled into bed and fell right asleep without any coaxing whatsoever. Jake would sometimes sleep in the bedroom with Chelsea, and sometimes they slept separately.At night, when Rosalie went to Chelsea's room to tuck her in and tell her a bedtime story, she asked, "Chelsea, how was your day with Theodore?""Hmm, it was alright," Chelsea said. "But Mr. Spencer was so silly, he burnt the food. I only got to eat lunch very late.""Is that so?" Rosalie burst out laughing. "How silly of him indeed.""But Mr. Spencer is quite nice," Chelsea said. "I like him. He said that I can call him Daddy."Rosalie's eyes lit up. "Do you want to call him that?""I do," Chelsea said with a nod, "but I'll do that tomorrow."Chelsea yawned. She felt tired, too.Rosalie caressed her cheek. "Goodnight, my darling. Go to sleep."-Rosalie returned to her room, took a shower, and laid on the bed. Theodo
Their parent-child bonding efforts officially began the next day.Rosalie brought Jake to the theme park. In the beginning, Jake felt rather stiff and reserved. It was his first time alone with his mom, after all.As time went by, Rosalie's earnestness, concern, and gentle patience with him slowly opened him up.They sat on the carousel, drove the bumper cars, rode on the Viking ship, zoomed down slides, bounced on the trampolines, and sailed on mini-boats. They had a whale of a time.Jake was covered with sweat, but he was so happy, he didn't want the day to end.He had grown closer to his mom, so much so that he would jump into her arms, hugging her and asking for kisses.Rosalie did not hold back from expressing her love for him and even carried him on her back as they continued exploring the park.Jake was very obedient and came down very soon, for fear that Rosalie might get tired. They moved on to the next attraction hand-in-hand.Rosalie found out one thing from Jake, wh
Some time later, Rosalie realized that Jake was being rather sullen.Each time she asked him whether something was wrong, he would brush her away, claiming that he was fine before running off.It was a Saturday, and Rosalie didn't need to go to work. She was seated on the couch with a book when Chelsea ran over, her braids swaying behind her. "Mommy, can you give me a hug?"How could Rosalie say no to her adorable little daughter? She shut the book and said, "But of course. Come on over."Rosalie opened her arms, very willing to show Chelsea affection.Chelsea crawled up onto the couch happily, sitting on Rosalie's lap and diving into her embrace.Jake happened to see it all.Rosalie noticed Jake standing a short distance away and was about to say something to him when he ran off.The smile on Rosalie's face faded as a look of worry took over.At night, Rosalie put Chelsea under Theodore's care and went to Jake, wanting to speak to him alone."Jake, what's with you recently
A gentle breeze lifted the curtains slightly in the deep of the night.Rosalie laid in Theodore's embrace, panting slightly. Her cheek leaned against his chest, feeling his heart pounding heavily, and her cheeks flushed.She never expected this day to come between her and Theodore, yet everything happened in a flash. He went to bed with her just like that, bewitched and completely infatuated with her.Although they were once husband and wife and had been intimate countless times, this felt different from the last. Things felt more intense this time around."Rose, are you happy?"Although Theodore's liver had been doing well over the last three months of recuperation, he was still worried that his fitness level might be affected before his liver was fully recovered.Rosalie gave him a slight smile. "Of course, I am. You almost crushed me."Her face flushed the moment she spoke those words. She hugged Theodore tight, feeling safe and secure.She could sense that he was telling th
"Theo, have you had a woman over the past five years?" Rosalie asked very frankly.They weren't naive young men and women but mature adults with experience in this matter.Theodore was a red-blooded young man who had his needs. Suppressing his desires, which were absolutely normal, would only jeopardize his health.Theodore was getting angry. "Am I someone like that to you, going to bed with a woman I don't love just to satisfy my physical needs?""Aren't men all like that?" Rosalie said. She didn't mean it in a scornful way but simply highlighted it as a typical observation.Lonely men and women in the city were bound to seek companionship in some places and part ways after the night.Someone as powerful and influential as Theodore wouldn't even need to go searching for someone else. Women flocked toward him like bees to honey."Why can't I be an exception?" He was in no state whatsoever to find another woman over the past five years and would always deal with his sexual desire
Time flew by, and three months later, Rosalie was fully recovered and back at work.Her colleagues welcomed her back with a bash.Everything seemed to have returned to normal.To keep Jake company, Rosalie would go back to Theodore's house every day after work. She was practically living there.Rosalie and Jake's relationship had improved over time, and they were looking more and more like they were truly mother and son.Everything was going well.At night, the four of them sat around the dining table and chatted happily with each other.After dinner, Rosalie and Theodore sat in the living room chatting. She suddenly noticed a book on the table. It looked so familiar that it caught her eye.It was the book she had written. Over the past five years, not only was she busy learning and working, but she also managed to write the book she had conceptualized and even gotten it published. However, this book was only available in Briusian and not exported to Blencalgo.Rosalie's book