"Godfather, Godmother, I'll make a move, too," Yerick said while still hiding behind Wesley's back, sounding slightly timid.Sydney furrowed her brows. "I'm not your godmother. I'm about to divorce him, so don't go around calling me that. I don't know you."Sydney's tone wasn't very polite. She didn't like pretentious people like Yerick who was honey-tongued to everyone they met. She found them scheming and calculative. Though she didn't understand what Wesley was doing by getting himself a godson, it didn't matter to her."Syd, why are you so fierce?" Wesley said with a frown. "It's fine if you don't want to be his godmother, but there's no need…""I'm just fierce. What are you going to do about that?" Sydney shot back.She was exhausted, and couldn't care less about her tone."Wesley, we just buried Mom. I don't want to fight with you. I've gotten myself a lawyer, and I'm sure things will get ugly if we go to court. I'll expose you for all the affairs you had. Reporters from
Rosalie was slightly stunned. She turned around to look at him, tears in her eyes.For some reason, the moment those words left Justin's mouth, her dam of emotions gushed forth like floodwaters. She threw herself into his arms, losing all control of herself. Burying her face into his chest, she burst out crying.Rosalie's pained cries sounded muffled against Justin's chest. Her entire body shook as tears trickled down her cheeks, drenching his shirt.Justin hugged her tight as he gently patted her back and caressed the back of her neck. He said nothing and simply let her cry in his arms.Rosalie was too exhausted. Over the past few days, she hardly ate or slept as she busied herself with Rebecca's funeral. She was both emotionally and physically spent.After she was all out of tears, fatigue overtook her. She unwittingly fell asleep in Justin's embrace.Justin looked down to see her fast asleep in his arms. Instead of waking her up, he carefully adjusted her position without waki
Rosalie's heart leaped, and her entire body stiffened. She stared at Justin without moving an inch as disbelief filled her eyes. "What…what did you say?""Rose, I…"The doorbell suddenly rang.Rosalie pulled her hand out as if she felt an electricity current running through it and stood up.Justin smiled bitterly. He almost asked the question just now. It seemed now wasn't the right time yet."I'll go see who it is." Rosalie looked through the peephole on the door, and saw that it was Sebastian. She furrowed her brows, but opened the door anyway. "Seb, what brings you here?"Sebastian had a bag full of fruits in his hand. "I was worried about you, so I came to check in on you. May I come in?"He was already here, and Rosalie couldn't just chase him away. "Sure."Sebastian walked into the living room with the fruits. However, when he saw Justin, his face immediately fell. "What are you doing here?"Seeing Justin was akin to seeing his greatest enemy.Rosalie was worried th
"Sure, Rose. I can prepare dinner for you. What would you like to eat?" Yerick said."Let me see what's in the fridge," Rosalie said as she opened the door to the fridge. However, there weren't many ingredients inside."I'll buy some ingredients from the supermarket. You guys just wait for me here," Justin suggested. "I'll go with you," Rosalie said. "No need, just stay here," Justin said. "I can go alone.""I'll go, too," Sebastian said. "What would you like to eat, Rose?""Rose, I'll go too. Stay at home and rest. The three of us will go buy the ingredients, so just tell us what you'd like to eat," Yerick chimed in. "I'm fine with anything. I'm not picky," Rosalie said."Alright, let's go." Yerick led the pack and opened the door.Upon seeing the three of them head out the door, Rosalie suddenly said, "All three of you don't need to go, no?"She thought it was too much for all three of them to go get groceries."I'll go, then," all three of them said simultaneously. The
"Oh, I see! No wonder all of you look so handsome. Since you're the only daughter, I'm sure your brothers dote on you terribly. Oh, what an adorable baby!"The lady reached out to caress Steve's cheek."What are you doing? Don't touch him! How could you go around touching other people's babies like that? Shouldn't you know better at your age?" Yerick roared at her.The lady jumped up in fright and her eyes widened in shock. "Why are you being so fierce? I just touched him gently because I found him cute.""Can you just touch another person's baby just because he's cute? Keep your hands to yourself! Who knows what else you've touched with your hands!""You…" The lady was furious."Forget it, let's go. We're almost done here," Rosalie said hurriedly.Yerick held Steve tightly in his arms and glared at the lady before they all moved off.The sales promoter patted her chest and took a deep breath, as if she had survived an ordeal. "Who in the world are they? How uncouth!"-After
"Rose, I'm sorry," Sebastian murmured. Rosalie held Steve in her arms, looking at him helplessly. "You always say that, and then you just keep doing it."Sebastian's heart tightened. "Rose, I…"He wanted to explain, but Rosalie ruthlessly interrupted him. "I don't want to hear it. Get in the car."They had arrived in the same car.Rosalie got in first, placing Steve in the safety seat and fastening the belt securely. She then sat in the back seat.Sebastian and Yerick were both trying to get into the back seat.The back row had three seats, one of which had a child's safety seat installed. This left only two seats for adults, one of whom inevitably had to sit in the front passenger seat.Yerick and Sebastian argued again outside the car.Sebastian snapped, "You take the front seat.""You take it. I already sat in the front on the way here. It's your turn."The two of them were at an impasse.Rosalie, feeling a headache coming on, said, "Enough, stop arguing. Sebastian, you sit in the
"Theo, anything that needed to be said was already said at the graveyard today. Your attitude was truly eye-opening. There's nothing more to discuss. Leave."Rosalie turned to get into the car, intending to leave.Theodore stopped her. "Rose, let's talk in private. Please.""She already said she doesn't want to talk to you." Sebastian shoved Theodore aside and stepped in front of Rosalie, his presence imposing. "Didn't you hear her? She doesn't want to see you right now. Have you forgotten how you pushed her today? All to protect that woman! You almost hurt Rose in the process. Look at the mess you've made—what right do you have to say anything to her now?"Sebastian's words made Theodore furious, but he couldn't deny how foolish he had been earlier. He had almost hurt her, and he deeply regretted it.He was unable to refute Sebastian's accusations. Any attempt to defend himself would feel like mere excuses."You should leave. Rose doesn't want to talk to you," Yerick said, his tone ca
She found Theodore laughable. After all that had happened, what was there left to explain?Locking the stable door after the horse had bolted—it was already too late. Why couldn't he understand that?The moment Theodore pushed her aside and supported Aurora, it was clear who he cared about more. Rosalie saw it with crystal clarity.They were divorced now. Whom Theodore chose to be with was none of her concern. However, the fact that Rebecca's death involved Aurora made Theodore's defense of that woman utterly repulsive to Rosalie."Fine. I won't explain anymore. I'm sorry," Theodore apologized."There's no need for you to apologize. I don't need you to. All I want is to uncover the truth behind Grandma's death. As far as I'm concerned, it's connected to Aurora and Angie.""I'll investigate this thoroughly," Theodore said. "If Grandma was murdered, I won't let it rest.""Really? Then tell me, if it turns out Aurora is the culprit, what will you do?""If it's truly Aurora, then I won't l
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