Just then, Cynthia stepped forward and said, "Theo, I don't think the video and recording are fake. Why don't you get a professional to verify the evidence? I'm sure it can be verified. If it's real, then she wouldn't have anything more to say.""Shut up!" Aurora yelled. "What does this have to do with you? Scram, scram!"This was Theodore's first time seeing Aurora so agitated, her eyes filled with fury and scorn. She looked like a completely different person.In the heat of the moment, Aurora finally exposed her other side to him. As it turned out, she had been lying to him all the time. She had been so wicked all along. She was the one who caused his grandmother's death, and even plotted to murder Rosalie and her child. That was the real Aurora Payne!"Theo, Theo, you have to believe me! Theo!" Aurora pleaded.Theodore gave Aurora a hard slap across her face."Ahh!" Aurora collapsed on the floor with a shriek. She cupped her cheek, which felt fiery to the touch, as tears s
The wedding hall was a wreck.Wesley slapped Theodore hard.Cynthia jumped up in fright and was about to step forward, but Sydney beat her to it."What are you doing?" Sydney stood in front of Theodore. "Are you crazy?""Theodore Spencer, just look at what you've done!" Wesley spat. "I can close one eye to your philandering ways, but you've indirectly caused your grandma's death! If you hadn't brought that woman home, my mom wouldn't have died! You fool!"Wesley had nowhere else to vent his frustrations and could only take it out on Theodore.Theodore took a few steps back and almost collapsed on the ground, looking as though he had all his energy sucked out of him. He had no words to refute his father."Enough, Wesley Spencer!" Sydney yelled. "What right do you have to yell at Theodore? You're a philanderer yourself!""My philandering didn't cause my mom's death!" Wesley yanked his tie off, threw it on the ground, and started sobbing loudly. "My mom's dead!"Theodore's head w
Theodore arrived at the lobby of Rosalie's apartment, but had no courage to head up. He paced up and down the lobby for a long time, unable to muster up the courage to see Rosalie.He had chosen to believe Aurora rather than Rosalie so many times, and even said some harsh words to her. Yet now, there was concrete evidence proving how foolish he had been in the past.He didn't know what to say to Rosalie to make up for the mistakes he had made.Rosalie probably didn't want to see him either, or she wouldn't have left the wedding hall without a word.Eventually, Rosalie came downstairs to throw out the trash, and saw Theodore standing a distance away.His gaze met hers and he immediately walked toward her.However, Rosalie pretended not to see him and turned to leave."Rose, wait!""Don't come over!" Rosalie yelled angrily, turning her face away. "I don't want to see you!"She rushed into the elevator.Theodore hurried over, but Rosalie quickly shut the doors of the elevator. H
"Rose, whether Aurora keeps her baby or not, she'll pay for her crimes. I will never let her go! I was too foolish to trust her before. I'm truly sorry for not believing you. Can you forgive me?"Rosalie closed her eyes and took a deep breath. "I was furious about it before, but now it's all over. Everyone can be blinded at some point. As long as you see her true colors now, that's enough. There's no need to say more. It's late—go home."Theodore glanced behind Rosalie. "Justin isn't here?""He's already left.""What?" For Theodore, this was good news. "Where did he go? He hasn't come back?""That's none of your business. Theo, I brought evidence to your wedding today to stop your marriage with Aurora not because I think there's still a chance between us, but because she killed Grandma and tried to harm my child. I want her to pay.""Rose, are you saying that even if Aurora ends up in prison and Justin has already left, there's still no possibility for us?""Theo. I've said this many t
Steve waved his hands, giggling."Daddy." With a soft thud, he threw himself into Theodore's arms, laughing with pure delight.Theodore was deeply moved. He raised his hand and gently patted Steve's back. "Steve, I told you before. I'm Uncle Theodore. Call me Uncle.""Daddy. Daddy."Theodore felt a pang in his heart, and tears began to stream down his face uncontrollably."Why don't you listen? I…"He wanted to say he wasn't his father, but hearing Steve call him "Daddy" stirred a selfish longing within him to play that role, even if just for a moment."Steve." Rosalie walked over, holding medicine and water. "Why are you lying on top of him?"Theodore immediately closed his eyes upon hearing her voice, pretending to still be unconscious.Rosalie picked Steve up from Theodore's chest and placed him to the side. "Don't lie on him. He's sick."Rosalie helped Theodore sit up and placed a pill in his mouth. Then, she fed him some water, ensuring he swallowed the fever medicine.She folded
Rosalie placed the clothes on the bed. Theodore glanced at Justin's clothing, fell silent for a moment, and then nodded. "Okay. Thank you."Although the thought of wearing Justin's clothes made him feel uncomfortable, he was grateful for Rosalie's care."I'll go prepare breakfast. By the way, when you shower later, you can give Steve a bath if you want. This little guy hasn't bathed in days, and he always cries whenever I try. See if you can get him cleaned up."Theodore was surprised. "Sure. I'll make sure to give him a good bath."Rosalie nodded. "There's a baby bathtub in the bathroom."With that, Rosalie left the room.Steve gulped down half a bottle of formula, then let out a burp."Finished?" Theodore patted his little head. "Daddy will take you for a bath."Suddenly, the door swung open, and Rosalie hurried in, holding two eggs in her hands. "Wait a moment.""What's wrong?" Theodore noticed Rosalie's anxious expression."I just remembered that babies shouldn't bathe right after
Theodore suddenly suggested, "Rose, move in with me. I'll arrange for someone to protect you 24/7."Rosalie was taken aback. After regaining her composure, she immediately shook her head. "There's no need. I can take care of myself. You don't have to worry.""Rose," Theodore said with urgency, "you're right. With everything that's been happening, it's likely we've been under surveillance for a while. I think you need protection. Please, move in with me.""You're just looking for an excuse to get me to live with you. I won't move in with you, so don't bring it up again. I have to go now. You'd better get a check-up."With that, Rosalie took Steve back from Theodore's arms. Seeing how resolute she was, Theodore realized that saying more would be futile."I'm sorry for being impulsive earlier. At the very least, let me take you home. Please, I won't feel at ease unless I escort you back."Rosalie nodded. "Alright."-The driver dropped Wesley off at his residence. Exhausted, Wesley collap
"Then you should remember the last incident. I went to great lengths to resolve it for you. If this time Sydney being shot is your doing, I won't protect you again. I'll make sure you pay the price!"Smack!Chandra slapped Christopher across the face."Christopher, do you realize I'm your mother?"Christopher gritted his teeth. "It's because you're my mother that I protected you last time. But this time…""This time? You're always talking about 'ifs!'" Chandra sneered coldly. "If I'm not the one responsible, will you kneel and apologize to me?""Mom, was this your doing or not?" Christopher clenched his fists so tightly that his knuckles cracked. "Tell me the truth!""I don't have time to do such things. Believe it or not."Chandra glared at him coldly and said, "You've really disappointed me. Without any evidence, you come here accusing your own mother. Is this the kind of person you think I am? For an outsider, you'd doubt me like this. It breaks my heart!"Christopher's clenched fis
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