"Justin, why are you up?" Rosalie wanted to bring breakfast to him in his room.Justin saw Theodore in the living room, and immediately realized what was going on. "I'm fine. I feel much better," he said. Rosalie helped him onto a chair and sat him down. "You need a lot of rest right now. Have some food and take your medicine later."Justin nodded. "Got it.""Theo got a doctor last night to treat you. You really should thank him," she added.Justin glanced at Theodore and said, "Thanks.""Don't mention it. I didn't do it for you. I did it for Rose," Theodore said bluntly; he was very honest.Justin gave him a faint smile. Theodore was a bastard, but at least he was honest."Alright now, let's have breakfast," Rosalie said. She didn't want things to get too awkward. The three of them enjoyed breakfast in silence. Rosalie gave her sunny-side-up to Justin. "Justin, eat more." He needed nutrients to recuperate.Theodore handed his sunny-side-up to Rosalie.Rosalie passed
The doctor told them that while Rebecca was fine last night, they found a blood clot in her artery this morning. Although they tried their best to save her, they eventually failed.Everyone in the ward was crying and blaming themselves.Outside the ward, Aurora and Angie were heaving a sigh of relief as they went to a secluded corner."Well done, Angie! We're both safe now," Aurora said. Angie agreed. "Yeah, I finally feel relieved. It's great that the old woman is now dead!" Angie stretched her arms out and yawned. "Don't forget what you promised me! When you become Theo's wife, we'll share him."Angie couldn't wait to be intimate with Theodore. Aurora patted the back of Angie's hand. "But of course! We're sisters. I won't let the good stuff go to outsiders. Even without you, he'll have other women elsewhere. The two of us will have Theo eating out of our hands. We'll share in each other's success and failure.""Yes, indeed," Angie said happily, foolish naivety in her eye
"Theo, what are you doing here?" Wesley asked. "I was worried about you, so I came to check on you," Theodore said. "You two are…"Wasn't that Yerick? Why was he being so intimate with his dad?"Theo, this is Yerick Zeller," Wesley explained. "I know him. He's Rose's friend.""Is that so? You're Rose's friend?" Wesley was surprised to hear that. "I didn't even know that.""I didn't know that at the start, either. I only knew about it when I came here. What a fate we share!" Yerick said."Dad, how did you two meet?" Theodore asked, his brows still furrowed."At the seaside. I stepped out of the car for some fresh air. This child thought I was going to take my life, so he tried to counsel me. That's how we got to know each other."Theodore realized something. "Dad, were you referring to that day when…""Alright," Wesley said, cutting him off. "It was nothing. I just stepped out for some fresh air at that time, so you don't need to worry. Whatever it was, I got to know Yerry a
"What are you talking about?" Aurora looked frightened. "You're hurting me! Let me go!""Explain yourself! What did you mean by what you said earlier?" Rosalie demanded.She sensed something fishy about Rebecca's falling incident, and now, she accidentally overheard Aurora and Angie's conversation. They sounded relieved at Rebecca's death. Did they cause Rebecca to tumble down the stairs?"We didn't say anything! We were just chatting earlier. You might have misunderstood us," Aurora said softly and innocently. "Let me go first and we can talk things through, okay?""Exactly. We can always talk things through. Why are you so agitated?" Angie chimed in."Me, agitated? You two were behaving so suspiciously, like you have guilty consciences! I heard everything you two said earlier! You two caused Grandma to fall down the stairs, right?" Rosalie yelled. Everyone looked their way.Aurora's face turned pale with shock. "Don't go around slandering others! What does Grandma falling dow
"Aurora really doesn't have the motive," Theodore argued. "Even if she did it, why would she say that during the funeral? Rose, you really might be overwhelmed with grief and misheard them. I'm very heartbroken over Grandma's death too, and I can understand how you feel. I'll send you back so you can rest."With that, he grabbed Aurora's hand and tried to take her away.Just then, Rosalie saw a smirk on Aurora's face. She saw it clear as day, and could sense the wickedness and smugness in that smirk."She's the one, she's the one!" Rosalie snarled. She shoved Theodore away with strength she didn't know she had, and pounced viciously on Aurora. She grabbed Aurora and gave the offending woman a hard slap, pressing Aurora down on the ground."You're the one who caused Grandma's death! You're the one!" she yelled."Rose!"Some men stepped forward, trying to stop Rosalie, but Theodore beat them to it. He hugged Rosalie from behind and pulled her away. "Enough! Don't be like this!"
"This isn't a family affair!" Rosalie yelled. "Theodore Spencer, Grandma is dead and someone caused her death. This isn't a domestic issue anymore. Don't use that phrase as an excuse! You're clearly defending Aurora, and you're the real reason why Grandma is turning in her grave!""I'm not defending her," Theodore explained. "We just haven't clarified the situation yet, so you can't just falsely accuse another!""Hahaha," Rosalie chuckled bitterly. "Me, falsely accusing another? Theo, are you sure you're not defending her? How could you be such a lowlife?""You…" Theodore was furious. "Rose, I give in to you in all things, but that doesn't mean you can insult me like that!""Was I wrong to say that? You're a lowlife and a fool at that!"Everything Theodore did was a test of her limits. He even shoved her away just to defend Aurora."Hey! What did you just say?" Angie snarled.Upon hearing Theodore getting insulted, she couldn't hold herself back. She charged toward Rosalie and p
"I'll help you catch the two of them," Justin whispered into Rosalie's ear.He was about to give chase when Theodore immediately instructed his bodyguards, "Men, stop him!"A row of bodyguards stood before Justin, blocking his way.Rosalie didn't expect Theodore to go to this extent for Aurora's sake, not even caring about the cause of Grandma's death. He was insane, blinded by love, led by the nose by a woman who looked innocent on the outside but was scheming and wicked on the inside.Thinking of Justin's wounds that had yet to fully recover, Rosalie grabbed his arm and pushed him to one side. "Forget it, don't chase after them. Let them go. I won't let this matter rest just like this."She walked to Rebecca's tombstone and rested her hand on it."Grandma," she said, tears streaming down her face, "I'll get to the bottom of this even if it means risking my life. I won't let you die in vain. Please bless me from above and don't let those wicked people escape punishment from the
When Rosalie reached the car, she secured Steve in the baby chair in the car.Right after she shut the door of the back row of the car, Justin ran over to her. "Rose.""Justin, I told you to go home and rest. Why did you come out here? You haven't fully recovered.""It's fine, I'm feeling much better now. Let me drive." He was worried that she wasn't in a good state to drive given her current mood.Rosalie did feel slightly faint, so she nodded in agreement and sat in the front passenger seat.Justin opened the car door, sat on the driver's seat, and started the engine.Sebastian and Yerick caught up with them. Both of them wanted to send Rosalie back, but they could only stand there fuming as they watched Justin and Rosalie drive off together.Damn it!Seeing Sebastian seething with anger made Yerick smirk. "Rose already divorced you. Look at how anxious you are, incapable of even keeping your wife by your side."Sebastian's heart clenched; he pounced on Yerick, grabbing th
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