So, Theodore had only intervened because he thought Caleb was bullying Cynthia?Rosalie was indeed naive, ridiculously so!Despite her efforts to hold back her tears, she couldn’t stop some from falling. Wiping them away, she smiled faintly."It's okay. We were wrong from the beginning. This incident doesn't make any difference."At her words, the atmosphere suddenly plunged into a terrifying stalemate.Caleb felt like he had nowhere to hide. He glanced around and even considered jumping out of the window. It was too awkward!After a long silence, Rosalie spoke again, "I don't know why you drank so much. Maybe you were too happy. Anyway, we're getting divorced, so I have no right to intervene. I'm leaving."Rosalie was about to turn away when Theodore grabbed her wrist. "I'll take you back."His once drunkenly hazy eyes became clear when he looked at her.Rosalie forcefully shook his hand off. "No need. But I told Grandma we aren’t going home tonight because we’re out celebrat
"So what if we're getting divorced? Didn't you say you see me as a brother?" Theodore said."Since I see you as a brother, we shouldn't be this intimate. It's inappropriate," Rosalie countered.Suddenly, an elderly voice rang out, "What's going on? Who's being inappropriate?"They turned to see Rebecca leaning on her cane, being assisted by the butler as she approached."Look at you two. You're not even inside the house yet and are already hugging so tightly. That's really inappropriate," Rebecca remarked.In fact, she was actually delighted to see her grandson and granddaughter-in-law being so affectionate.Rosalie immediately broke free from Theodore's embrace and went to Rebecca's side."Grandma, why are you out so late?" she asked, holding the older woman's arm.Judging from Rebecca's behavior, it seemed she hadn't heard Rosalie and Theodore talking about their divorce earlier. Otherwise, she wouldn't be so calm."I was bored, so I came to see if Theo really took you out f
"You're hurt," said Theodore, staring at his wife's wrist.The abrasion on her wrist was shallow, but it seemed deeply etched in his eyes."I'm fine. I'll put on a Band-Aid later. You go ahead and take a shower.""Let's shower together."Theodore looked up and calmly gazed at her. He said those words as naturally as he had brought up getting a divorce.Throughout their marriage, the couple often showered together, and sometimes, they couldn't resist...Staring into Theodore's dark eyes, Rosalie felt flustered and confused, but she still forcefully pulled her hand away."It's fine. You go ahead and shower."Since they had chosen to get divorced, there was no point in being tender to each other now.Theodore's hand was suddenly empty. When he returned to his senses, Rosalie had already left the room.-When Rosalie walked into the room carrying a bowl of soup, she found that Theodore hadn't come out of the bathroom yet. Concerned, she went to the bathroom to check on him, only
Theodore's long eyelashes fluttered, then he closed his eyes and drifted off to sleep.Rosalie gently nudged his shoulder. No response. It seems this drunkard was alternating between being sober and being out of it.Rosalie had no choice but to resort to slowly feeding him mouth-to-mouth. Theodore didn't open his eyes again but swallowed everything. When he was done, Rosaline wiped the corner of his mouth with a tissue.Seeing Theodore sleeping soundly, she tucked him in and headed to the bathroom. After showering and drying off, Rosalie stood by the bed, staring at Theodore for a while. Since they were getting divorced, sleeping together didn't seem appropriate.She was about to go to the next room to sleep when suddenly, the phone on the bedside cabinet started vibrating.Rosalie picked up the phone to see the caller ID showing Cynthia's name.Her heart skipped a beat. Thinking of the past, Rosalie suddenly felt an impulse. She answered the call, putting the phone to her ear.
Rosalie found Theodore's questioning tone laughable. He was the one who had brought up getting a divorce because he was eager to be with another woman.What right did he have to be unhappy?"The sooner we sign, the sooner it's over, which works out in your favor," Rosalie remarked before pulling back the covers and getting out of bed.Even if her heart felt like it was being torn apart, she refused to shed tears in front of him. Before they got married, she had made it clear that if he wanted a divorce, she wouldn't cling to him. Now, she had to stick to her word.Theodore stared at her retreating figure with furrowed brows. Wouldn't the divorce work out more in her favor?Just as Rosalie reached the bathroom door, she suddenly turned around. "Oh, by the way, Cynthia called last night. I told her you were asleep. Sorry for answering your phone."Having said that, she entered the bathroom.After a while, Theodore picked up his phone and dialed Cynthia's number."Hey, Theo.""I
"Let's wait a bit longer. Grandma was in a good mood last night. If we suddenly bring up divorce, she won't be able to handle it.""Okay." Rosalie suddenly remembered something and added, "Don't worry. When we tell her, I'll say that I initiated the divorce. I'll tell Grandma that I only married you out of respect for her."Although you've been good to me, being with you hasn't made me happy at all. It's not your fault. I just have feelings for someone else. Grandma cares for me deeply, so she probably won’t hold it against you if I frame things that way."Even as they were about to divorce, Rosalie was primarily concerned about Theodore. She was doing everything she could to ensure Rebecca wouldn't blame him.Theodore stirred the cereal in his bowl, not taking a bite for a long while. His lips twitched, as if he was smiling yet suppressing something.After a long silence, he said darkly, "The way you say it sounds like that's truly what you feel."He looked up, his eyes simmerin
"Let go of me! I said I'm fine, can't you understand?" Rosalie exclaimed.Rosalie had always been patient. This was the first time she had lost her temper at Theodore.If she went to the hospital, he would definitely find out she was pregnant. Since they were getting divorced, he couldn't know about the child. If that happened, he would be tied to her because of the child, and he would surely hate them both."That'll be up to the doctor to decide. Be good, okay?" Theodore insisted as he forcibly carried her out of the room."Theodore, you're right. Those are my true feelings. I'm not happy with you!"Theodore abruptly stopped, his brows furrowing slightly.She endured the discomfort and continued, "I've put up with you for a long time, so I got a bit emotional when you asked me that. I'm fine. I've just endured too much in this marriage, and now I want to be free. I want to be alone. Let me go!"Her fists clenched tighter as she spoke. Saying these words felt like she was tearin
After Rosalie's checkup, the doctor reviewed the test results and said, "It's just mild food poisoning. It's nothing serious. You'll be fine after a few days of rest.""Is that so?" Theodore seemed disappointed when he heard that.When they arrived at the hospital, Rosalie had rushed to the restroom, and he clearly heard the sounds of her throwing up. At that moment, his heart had been heavy and filled with doubt. But now, the doctor was telling him she only had food poisoning.Breathing a sigh of relief, Rosalie forced a smile. "See, I told you it was nothing. It's just mild food poisoning. Let's go home."Theodore took the test report from the doctor's desk and examined it carefully. The results matched what the doctor had said."Then, give her some medication," Theodore said.After the doctor prescribed some medication for Rosalie, Theodore was ready to take her home. As they walked out, Rosalie saw Stephanie in the hallway. Dressed in a nurse's uniform, she was talking to som
In the dead of night, the room was eerily silent.Sebastian sat on the edge of the bed, completely bare, smoking a cigarette.The torn pieces of Rosalie's wedding dress were strewn across the floor. Her hands were still cuffed to the bed, and she looked disheveled.Her hair was damp with sweat, and her eyes were swollen and red. Her entire face was haggard and devoid of color, her lips bearing deep bite marks that had already scabbed over.She lay motionless on the bed in the shape of a limp starfish. If not for the faint rise and fall of her chest proving she was still breathing, she could have been mistaken for a corpse.Sebastian stood up.He walked over to Justin's body and pressed his foot against his back."Justin, did you see how I claimed Rose? Did you hear her cries? I enjoyed them so much."Sebastian's sinister smile was especially terrifying. Even Justin's blood-soaked corpse lying on the ground wasn't as horrifying as the smile of a living man."What made you think you coul
Sebastian forcefully turned Rosalie's head back."Can't bear to look?" He deliberately turned up the volume on his phone to the maximum, and a series of moans could be heard.Sebastian threw the phone aside and lifted her dress."What are you trying to do? Let go of me!" Rosalie twisted her body, struggling weakly."Of course, I'm going to cherish my bride." Sebastian smiled sinisterly. His face was terrifying, devoid of the gentleness it once held, with only cruelty remaining."Rose, I'm your husband too. You slept with Theodore, you slept with Justin—why won't you sleep with me? This isn't fair! But no matter. From now on, you're my woman, and only I can touch you. I'll be the last man you'll ever have!"Then, he ripped Rosalie's wedding dress apart."Sebastian, I'm your cousin! You're crazy!"Hearing those words, Sebastian's gaze grew even more ruthless, and he laughed hysterically. "So what? I don't care! Rose, I've long since gone mad!""Oh, right, let me tell you something." Seb
It felt like an eternity had passed.Rosalie slowly opened her eyes, her head throbbing.Her vision was blurry, and the first thing she saw was a face she knew all too well—a face she hated with every fiber of her being.Sebastian noticed that Rosalie had woken up. He smirked as he stepped into the room and tossed her onto the bed.She was still wearing her wedding dress. The voluminous skirt cascaded onto the floor as she lay there, utterly powerless, unable to move even a single finger."Justin…" She tried to call his name, but no sound came out.She was overwhelmed by anguish. It felt as if countless knives were slicing through every nerve in her body. Tears streamed down her face.A large hand gripped her shoulder, flipping her over and pinning her down on the bed.Her vision gradually cleared.Sebastian shrugged off his jacket and tossed it aside before pressing himself down on top of her. He seized both her wrists and pinned them to the sides."Rose, when we got married, we never
Sebastian handed Rosalie over to his subordinates, then pointed his gun at Justin."No!" Rosalie sobbed as she pleaded, "Sebastian, don't kill him! Please, don't kill him. I'll do whatever you want—just don't kill him, please!"Justin was already at death's door. Blood pooled around him, its bright red hue more striking than a wedding carpet. The petals scattered on the ground were stained crimson, painting a scene of utter devastation."Really?" Sebastian stepped closer to Rosalie and grabbed her by the throat before pressing his lips against hers.Rosalie struggled with all her might and attempted to bite him."Didn't you say you'd do anything to keep him alive? Then behave yourself!"His lips trailed down to her neck.Rosalie was firmly restrained by two men, leaving her unable to resist. All she could do was endure the humiliation Sebastian was forcing upon her.As long as Justin could be spared, she didn't care what happened to her. However, that sliver of desperate hope was shatt
Rosalie's trembling hands pressed against Justin's wound. She lifted her head, looking around frantically, but she had no idea who had fired the shot. The place was in chaos, with everyone already gone, leaving behind a scene of devastation.Everything had happened too fast. There had been no time to react."Justin!" Rosalie sobbed uncontrollably. "I… We need to get to the hospital. I'll take you to the hospital."She tried to lift him, but no matter how many times she tried, she couldn't move him.Justin lay in her arms, too weak to rise."Rose…" He grasped her hand. "You need to go. Don't worry about me. It's not safe here.""No! I won't leave! I'm not going anywhere!" Rosalie shouted in anguish. "Justin, you have to hold on! I'll take you to the hospital—I will!"Tears streamed down her face as she struggled to carry him on her back."Rose, listen to me." Justin's trembling hand grasped her wrist with all the strength he had left. "If I die… Don't be sad. I'll always be in your hear
Half an hour later, Rosalie leaned on Justin for support as she walked out, her legs weak."This is all your fault, Justin," she grumbled."Yes, it's my fault," he said, pressing a kiss to her cheek.Rosalie felt both frustrated and utterly in love with this man. He always sent her on a high, yet she could never get enough of him.Hand in hand, they stepped onto the red carpet, where the officiant was already waiting for them. The only people present were the staff who had set up the wedding.They had invited no one, nor did they need to. From this day forward, Rosalie and Justin would be each other's entire world.As the wedding march played, Rosalie held Justin's arm and slowly walked down the aisle. Her eyes turned red.She was about to become Justin's wife. She was so happy.Sensing her trembling, Justin gently squeezed her hand and patted it reassuringly.Their gazes locked, filled with nothing but love.When they reached the altar, the officiant looked at the couple standing befo
Rosalie and Justin's wedding day arrived at last.They had chosen a quiet location and hired a team to set up an outdoor ceremony. A long tunnel of lush green branches and fresh flowers stretched ahead, with a red carpet laid beneath. Ribbons tied to the flower stems swayed gently in the breeze, filling the air with romance.This was a wedding just for the two of them. In their eyes, no one else existed.After the makeup artist finished working on Rosalie, she admired her handiwork and said, "Miss Young, you look absolutely stunning! This look suits you so well."Just then, Justin stepped into the room. Rosalie turned her head at the sound of his arrival and smiled at him tenderly before speaking to the makeup artist. "You can go ahead and take care of other things. I'd like to have a moment alone with my future husband.""No problem, but don't take too long! Don't forget about the auspicious hour," the makeup artist reminded her with a cheerful smile before gathering her tools and lea
Rosalie's heart pounded wildly with excitement. She clutched the blanket tightly and bit her lip as she stared at him fixedly. She looked both shy and alluring.He was already handsome enough without a suit, but the moment he put one on, he was breathtaking. That tall, commanding figure, the firm muscles, the strikingly handsome face—every inch of him exuded charm."Baby." Justin roughly yanked the blanket off Rosalie.She gasped in shock, wrapping her arms around herself as if terrified. Her eyes also seemed to flash with panic. "What are you doing?"She looked frightened and inched backward, as if he were forcing himself on her.Rosalie's features lent her a soft, feminine beauty. Now, with that timid and vulnerable expression, she looked so fragile it could make anyone's heart melt.Justin finally saw through her little act.Role-playing, was it? The delicate, helpless woman being seized by a domineering, wicked man. Well, if that was what she wanted, he would play along.He grabbed
At night, after taking a bath, Rosalie leaned against the headboard, video-calling Theodore. Meanwhile, Justin was in the bathroom.Rosalie waved at Steve on the screen. "Hi, Steve. Can you see me?""Mama! Mama!" Steve reached toward the screen, wanting to hug her but couldn't.Theodore held his hand. "Steve, Mommy will come see you very soon.""Yes, Steve, Mommy will visit you soon. You will always be my precious little boy." Rosalie wished she could reach through the screen and hold him in her arms.Not being able to live with her child was painful, but at least Justin was by her side.Just then, Justin stepped out of the bathroom, fresh from his shower. He walked over and sat right next to Rosalie, shirtless. He accidentally appeared on camera.Theodore saw him and frowned slightly. He knew very well that Rosalie and Justin were now together, so it was only natural that they shared a bed. But seeing Justin sitting beside Rosalie half-naked in the video call still sent a pang through