When Rosalie arrived at Rebecca's place, it was around ten o'clock.Rebecca was lying in bed, wearing her reading glasses and engrossed in a book.Spotting Rosalie, she quickly put down her book and smiled warmly. "Rose, you're here.""Grandma." Rosalie smiled back, sitting beside Rebecca's bed. "What are you reading?""It's a romance novel," Rebecca replied.Rosalie peeked at the cover out of curiosity. Indeed, it was one of those girly romance novels. She exclaimed, "Grandma, you're actually reading a romance novel?""What's wrong with that? Just because I'm old, I can't read romance novels anymore?" Rebecca's tone was serious, but she didn't actually seem angry. "Can only young people like you read them? Do you look down on me, an old woman?"Though Rebecca sounded stern, she wasn't genuinely upset."Oh, Grandma, that's not what I meant at all," Rosalie reassured her quickly. "I didn't expect you to still have such a youthful heart. That's wonderful! You're my favorite kin
"Seeing you also makes me happy," Rebecca said, patting Rosalie's head affectionately."Grandma, I'm sure you're not as happy as I am.""You little rascal." Rebecca chuckled, unable to contain her smile. "Acting like a child, and even competing with me.""I insist on doing that," Rosalie retorted in a childish manner."You're such a child," Rebecca sighed. "You should compete with your husband and see who loves the other more."Rosalie's smile froze, and her heart suddenly ached. The word "love" was ironic in the context of her and Theodore.Theodore loved Cynthia.However, Rosalie couldn't confide her heartache to Rebecca. She had to keep it to herself.Unaware of Rosalie's inner turmoil, Rebecca continued, "Rose, I'm on your side. Let me tell you, never be too good to men. If you spoil them, they won't cherish you. You have to give them a hard time once in a while, so make sure Theo loves you more. You have to love him less."Rosalie felt bitter inside, but Rebecca's words a
Rosalie glanced at the time. "Okay."She took out her phone, and dialed Theodore's number. It didn't take long for him to pick up. "Hello?""Theo, when are you coming? Grandma's waiting," she asked."I still need to deal with some company matters. Just wait a bit longer," he replied."Oh, okay. How long do you think it will take?""Not too long."Suddenly, a woman's voice came from Theodore's end. "Theo, I accidentally spilled water on myself. Can you help me change my clothes?"Hearing Cynthia's voice, Rosalie suddenly felt annoyed. Wasn't this man supposed to be at the office? Why was he with Cynthia again?She was about to ask him, but with Rebecca beside her, she didn't dare say much. So she just coldly said to Theodore, "Hurry up. Don't keep Grandma waiting."Theodore simply responded calmly, "Okay."After hanging up the phone, Rosalie said to Rebecca, "Grandma, he'll be here soon. I'll go to the kitchen and see how things are going. You rest for a while.""Alrigh
Rosalie wasn't even angry, she just found it amusing. Cynthia was just too ridiculous. It seemed Theodore hadn't told her about stealing the resident register.Still, it was strange. It was such a big deal, but Theodore hadn't mentioned it to Cynthia when it concerned both of them."You're right," Rosalie said. "He cares so much about you, but I'm curious why he didn't tell you about what was planned today.""I know about today's plans," Cynthia replied. "He told me everything.""Oh, really? So, what did he say?" Rosalie asked curiously.She just wanted to see how Cynthia would play the fool. If Cynthia truly knew, would she remain so calm? Would she deliberately delay Theodore and prevent him from leaving her side?"Theo said you guys are going back to have lunch with his grandmother. Didn't you just accompany her a few days ago? It's not a big deal if he goes a bit later, right?""Oh, is that so? He only told you that we were having lunch with his grandmother, and nothing else
Theodore had already arranged the food on the table."So, you want me to hurry back?""Yeah, you go ahead," Cynthia said with a smile."When you called me, you made it sound urgent. You insisted I needed to help you with this and that. I don't think you really want me to hurry back," Theodore teased.It wasn't really a dig at Cynthia from the depths of his heart. It was more like banter between two close people."Come on, Theo. Are you really going to pick on me for this? I didn't know you were going back to divorce her. If I had known, I wouldn't have held you back. I love you so much, and you should know what's on my mind," Cynthia said, sounding pitiful. She lowered her head more and more as she spoke."Do you need me to stay here with you? Should I really go back to have dinner with Rose and Grandma?" he asked, double-checking things."You should go. Don't keep them waiting," Cynthia urged.Her desire was plainly evident in her eyes. Theodore knew this well, and naturally w
Rosalie was the best at soothing Rebecca. Every time Rosalie comforted her, the old lady's anger would vanish."Alright, let's eat first. I can't bear to see you go hungry," she finally said.So, the two of them began eating by themselves."Rose, try this fish with pickled vegetables. I know you love this, so I told the kitchen to make it spicy—just the way you like it.""Thank you, Grandma." Rosalie took a bite, and nodded repeatedly. "This is great!""If it's good, eat more. Don't always accommodate Theo in the future. You love spicy food, but you do the same as him and don't eat spicy things. It's not like he has ever accommodated your taste."Even though the old lady didn't live with them, she still knew a thing or two."Grandma, Theo’s good to me. He's just not the type to show everything outwardly," Rosalie didn't want Rebecca to be angry at Theodore. Rosalie seemed like the bond that held the family together.Unbeknownst to them, Theodore was standing outside the dinin
Rebecca replied, "At that time, Wesley was as stubborn as a mule. He couldn't be persuaded, no matter what. He really left with nothing, and gave up everything to chase after his first love. Before he left, he even had a fight with Sydney. Theo was about ten years old at that time."Rosalie frowned tightly. "Dad was really over the line.""Yes, I don't know what got into him. He was truly blinded by something. What was so good about that first love of his?"Hearing this, Rosalie also wondered what was so special about Cynthia."And then, what happened?" Rosalie asked further.Suddenly, Rebecca burst into laughter. "The story’s just too funny. That woman originally thought I couldn't bear to let my son leave with nothing. As time went on, she realized that I really made Wesley leave with nothing. He had no money left, and had lost everything. When that woman realized she couldn't become Mrs. Spencer, she left him."At this point, Rebecca couldn't stop laughing. "I've seen so m
"Well, it's not like I don't know that," Rebecca said. "Maybe I have a bit of an old-fashioned mindset, but I firmly believe that the people I pick are always right. "Look at Wesley. He's still clinging to Sydney after he finally saw the good in his wife. When I chose his wife for him, he was so unwilling. He always acted like the whole world owed him something. "Men always realize things late. Luckily, you and Theo have a good relationship. I'm not too overbearing in this matter. After all, you two have a ten-year foundation of love."Rosalie smiled bitterly. "Yeah, Grandma. Theo and I are doing fine. You don't have to worry about us.""Right, there won't be any problems between you two. Even though that girl Cynthia was somehow between you two before this, it's all settled now."This was the first time Rosalie heard Cynthia's name from Rebecca's lips.She suddenly wanted to ask Rebecca if Rebecca really did something during Cynthia's surgery that caused the delay. In the en
Rosalie felt rather distracted after leaving the hospital.For some reason, she felt very disappointed.She knew how to stop herself from feeling disappointed, but she didn't dare to do it. She didn't know how the future would unfold.Rosalie suddenly wanted to get some fresh air alone, so instead of driving, she walked along the roadside. Somehow, she ended up on another street, far away from where she parked her car. The street was very crowded and lively, packed with many restaurants.Feeling rather hungry, Rosalie walked into a buffet restaurant along the street.There was a sign hung up on the door, with the words, 'If this is your first time in this city and you face some difficulties with no money to your name, come in and order set number #0 for free.'This was an ordinary buffet restaurant, with dishes displayed that diners could help themselves to. There was a good variety of dishes which looked ordinary but delicious. The food looked and smelled so good, it whetted R
The topic of impending separation felt rather heavy and neither of them wanted to continue."Let me peel an apple for you." Rosalie picked an apple from the basket and peeled it with a knife.They remained silent, not saying a word for a long time."Rose, how is Theodore?""Some things happened recently and he wanted some time alone. He said he'll be back soon.""What happened?"Rosalie told Justin about it.Justin's brows furrowed. "Turns out that they are siblings. That's unfortunate for Theodore. Not only does he have a madman for a younger brother, but he also has an older brother who wants to kill him.""Yeah. We don't know what to do about it. After he returns, I want to have a good chat with him. Even if I can't help him with much, I can offer some words of consolation.""Do you still live with him now?" Justin asked.Rosalie nodded. "Yeah, I'm staying with him now and taking care of Steve with him. I feel like Steve has been quite happy recently, perhaps because both
"I used to be like that too," Justin said, "but with time, I realized that we live on this earth to enjoy every day, every minute and every second of the entire process. No one grows up in one minute, gets married in the second minute, and dies in the third. The endpoint might be important, but it only comes around from the accumulation of many little, ordinary things in life. Only when there are lows will we appreciate the highs. Only when we're sad will we appreciate happy times. It is only in the ordinary that we can see the extraordinary."I wondered if I should feel a complicated piece by myself, understanding the ups and downs of its story, or if I should listen to others. I eventually chose the former. Many things in life aren't black and white and you'll have to look at the whole picture to understand its complexity instead of just hearing a superficial summary."I subsequently began enjoying watching a movie, a drama series, or a novel without being affected by other people'
Rosalie hadn't seen Theodore for several days and didn't know where he had gone. The two of them had spoken on the phone, but he only told her that he was fine and that he needed a few days to handle some things.Theodore assured her that nothing was wrong and that he would be back soon, telling her not to worry.Rosalie felt that he probably needed some time to calm down, so she gave him space and decided not to bother him, waiting for his return to address things.She was currently staying at his place, taking his earlier suggestion to live together, which would make it easier for them to take care of Steve.As for Sebastian, he had already escaped as Yerick said.Rosalie had asked Christopher about this, but he said he didn't know anything.Christopher told her that in a few days, it would be Chandra's 70th birthday, and he wanted her to join the celebration.Rosalie naturally didn't want to go and directly refused. She still hadn't accepted her own identity.That morning, she went
Upon hearing Sydney finally speak those words, Theodore smiled. "You've been holding it in for so long, and now you've finally said it."Seeing Theodore's calm expression, Sydney immediately realized something."You've known all along. That wasn't easy, was it? You have a son outside, and all these years, you must have missed him terribly, right?""Theo, listen to me. When I gave birth to Sebastian, Geoffrey took him away. I thought the child was dead, but a year ago, Geoffrey told me that Sebastian was my son. I was unaware all these years." Sydney held Theodore's hand tightly.Theodore shook her hand off. "Mom, now that you know, do you feel guilty? Your biological son grew up without you, so you're doing everything to make it up to him, even trying to match him with Rose. Now I finally understand why you acted so out of character. It turns out he's your son."When Theodore said this, he smiled bitterly."You... How did you know?" Sydney asked, shocked."So you admit it now. You int
Theodore's anger burned like a raging fire. His brow furrowed and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead. His hands clenched into fists so hard that his knuckles cracked, as if he wanted to tear everything apart.Theodore felt like a pitiful fool.With a loud crash, he slammed the phone onto the ground, and the screen shattered.But the phone was of excellent quality. Even though it had hit the ground, Yerick's voice continued to echo. Theodore stepped forward and stomped on it a few times."Shut up! Shut up!"Finally, the phone was crushed into two pieces, and Yerick's voice ceased."Theo." Rosalie tried to stop him, but she couldn't quench the fury inside him. The evidence had been destroyed beneath his feet. "Theo, he said all those things to provoke you. Don't fall for it, or he'll have won.""Rose, everyone knew except me, right?"His face flushed red, his lips trembling as if he were about to unleash a torrent of rage. His entire body was taut."Theo, it's all in the past now."
Theodore and Rosalie exchanged a glance, their faces filled with shock.In the video, Yerick laughed. "Are you surprised? Angry? That's good. That's exactly what I wanted! How could I let you catch Sebastian so easily? Although I've been caught, I had to leave someone to deal with you. How could I let something happen to Sebastian? Otherwise, it wouldn't be fun anymore.""He must have already notified Sebastian," Theodore said angrily."Exactly, you guessed it right." Yerick had already anticipated what they would say, and he continued in the video, "I've already notified Sebastian. It's too late for you to catch him now. But I'll help you out—he definitely won't go to Melrine, since he already committed crimes there."Theodore tapped on the phone a few times, trying to turn off the video, but it kept playing."Don't think you can switch off the phone," Yerick said. "I modified the phone's code. If the video doesn't finish playing, the phone will just be like a brick. You can smash it
Yerick sighed and lowered his head, looking somewhat dejected. "Rose, can you not break my heart? You know that only I know where the video is. If I get angry, I might not give it to you. How are you going to deal with Sebastian then?""You..." Rosalie's anger flared. "What do you want?""I just want to have a chat with you, Rose. Now that Sebastian is out of the picture, will you choose Justin or Theodore?""I choose you, okay? You freak!" Rosalie tightened her grip on the phone and gritted her teeth.Yerick was flattered. "Rose, you make me so happy when you say that." Even though he knew it was a lie."Yerick, I'm begging you. Give me the video.""Rose, you really like Justin, don't you? When you thought he died, you must have been in despair. It was like you lost your soul, didn't you?"Rosalie's hand trembled.Yerick continued, "Tell me, is that true?""So what? Yes, I like Justin. Are you satisfied now?"Yerick didn't look happy, but rather dispirited. "In the end, you fell for h
Sydney concealed the guilt in her eyes. "No, I was just asking casually. There's nothing to it.""Mom, Sebastian has tried to kill me multiple times! I won't let him off easily."Sydney inhaled sharply, feeling a pang of discomfort. She opened her mouth, about to say something, but the words caught in her throat. She couldn't speak up for Sebastian in front of Theodore; that would be too obvious."Theo, I hope you stay safe and don't put yourself in danger again."She truly didn't want her two sons to hurt each other. For her, it would be a disaster if anything happened to either of them."I won't put myself in danger. From now on, I'll be on guard a hundred times more against Sebastian. He better not give me any reason to take action."Seeing the coldness in Theodore's eyes, Sydney didn't dare say more. The words she was about to speak were swallowed down.-After visiting Sydney, Theodore walked out holding Steve, with Rosalie following behind him.In the hallway, she said, "Theodore