Curled up under the covers, Rosalie Young gently caressed her belly. After a while, she breathed a sigh of relief.Thankfully, the baby was okay.When he came home last night, Theodore Spencer had wanted to be intimate. As the couple hadn't seen each other for two months, Rosalie couldn't bear to refuse him.Theodore had already woken up and washed up. He was wearing a gray custom suit that perfectly fit his tall and slender body, giving him an elegant and charming air. Currently, he was sitting in a chair with a tablet in hand. His fingers slid gracefully across the screen, exuding a hint of laziness and sensuality.Rosalie was wrapped tightly in the blanket with only her head exposed.When Theodore noticed her staring at him, he calmly asked, "Are you awake? Let's have breakfast.""Okay."Rosalie put on her pajamas, blushing as she crawled out of bed.In the dining room, Rosalie kept pushing her food around her plate as she caressed her belly with one hand. After a while, she
Rosalie lowered her head, smiling bitterly.What else could she ask for? She was sure she had exhausted all the luck in her life to get a chance to marry the man before her.Her parents were ordinary employees at SK Enterprise. They had been trapped in the control room during a fire, but had managed to shut down the critical systems before they died. Their actions prevented the release of toxic substances and avoided more casualties.The media had reported on the incident for several days straight, sharing recordings of her parents' last conversation with the outside world.Orphaned at the age of ten, Rosalie was taken in by her aunt, who was the only option available. However, the woman smoked, drank, and gambled. A year later, Rosalie’s aunt squandered all the money SK Enterprise had given the young girl to compensate for the loss of her parents.When Rosalie was eleven years old, her aunt dumped her at the doorstep of SK Enterprise.Clutching her backpack tightly to her chest,
"I didn't mean it that way," Rosalie snapped, feeling a bit angry.If she had meant it like that, she wouldn’t have let him touch her last night, especially since she was pregnant.Without saying anything else, Theodore carried her back to the bedroom and placed her gently on the bed. His movements were tender and caring, causing Rosalie to desperately hold back her tears.As he straightened her clothes, his large hands inadvertently brushed against her belly. Rosalie's heart skipped a beat. She quickly grabbed his hand and pushed it away. Her lower abdomen was still very flat, but instinctively, she felt guilty and was worried about being discovered.Theodore paused at her actions. "What's wrong?"Was she not letting him touch her now because they were about to get a divorce?"It's nothing. I just didn't sleep well and am feeling a bit dizzy," Rosalie explained, giving an excuse."Shall I call a doctor? You don't look too good."Theodore reached out and touched her forehead. S
"Yes, I still see you as a brother, just like you see me as a sister."Rosalie's throat grew increasingly tight, to the point where she could hardly produce another sound. If she could, she would have lifted the covers and rushed into his arms.She would tearfully tell him, "I've never seen you as a brother. I love you!"Instead, she restrained herself from doing something so pathetic. His heart belonged to another woman. Since that was the case, why should she lower herself and beg him like that?"That's good. Now, you can find a man you truly love,” Theodore said calmly with a faint smile.Rosalie's heart ached painfully again, but she forced a smile. "Yeah... That's great."Theodore could openly be with his first love now."Rose," he suddenly called out."Yeah?" Rosalie managed to reply in a strained tone."I..." Theodore suddenly stopped.Rosalie remained silent as she waited for him to continue."I'm leaving first. Get some rest, okay?"With that, Theodore turned and l
Yuvan straightened up and said, "There are typos in the documents. I need to take them back for corrections, sorry."Rosalie fell silent. Typos?For a moment, she had thought things would turn around for her. Hah... she was still clinging to ridiculous fantasies.After Yuvan left, Rosalie returned to her room. She didn't know how she had endured this day. She had eaten lunch and dinner properly. She hadn't experienced severe morning sickness yet, but perhaps due to excessive sadness or overeating, she vomited particularly violently that night.She cried while vomiting. In the end, she curled up on the floor as she trembled violently.It was almost midnight. In the past, if Theodore had something to do and couldn't return home by ten o'clock, he would always call her to let her know where he was. It looked like he wouldn't be doing it anymore.Suddenly, a ringtone echoed through the room.As the ringtone echoed louder and clearer, Rosalie’s ears perked up. She scrambled up from t
Rosalie's mind suddenly went blank."You're what?" Theodore asked.Rosalie closed her eyes in despair. Earlier today, he had accused her of being impatient to sever ties with him, insisting they were not divorced yet. But clearly, he was the one who was eager to be with Cynthia!"I'm tired. I'm going to sleep."The cruel reality shattered Rosalie's courage. She could never match up to Cynthia. She wasn't even worthy of being the other woman’s opponent because, to Theodore, Cynthia was the only one for him.To think Rosalie still wanted to salvage this marriage. It was truly laughable!"Alright. Get some sleep." Theodore's voice remained indifferent, devoid of any discernible emotion.After ending the call, Rosalie collapsed on the bed and wept bitterly."Theo, I’m two months pregnant," she muttered.-The next day, Rosalie woke up feeling groggy. Checking the time, she noted it was already noon. Her body felt sore as she got out of bed. Just as she finished washing up, the ph
In the evening, Rosalie went to a restaurant alone and ordered a meal, forcing herself to eat something for the sake of her unborn child. Her plan was to return to her room after dinner and concoct a story to tell Rebecca the next day, to reassure the old woman that she and Theodore had spent a wonderful night together.Suddenly, she saw a familiar figure not far away, walking out of the restaurant.Cynthia?Accompanying her were a man and a woman. The three of them chatted, shook hands, and walked out together.But where was Theodore?"Miss, sorry to disturb you. Are you alone?" a waiter asked.Rosalie snapped out of her thoughts. "Yeah. Do you need something?""There's a gentleman who wants to dine here, but there's a queue of waiting guests and limited seating. So, may I ask if you would be willing to share your table with him? If not, it's okay."Rosalie turned her head and saw a well-dressed man not far away. He looked quite handsome and elegant."It's fine," Rosalie repl
Rosalie frowned, seeming a bit impatient. "Do you need something else?"She was clearly innocent and heartbroken because of her husband. However, her husband's friend was treating her as if she were the one having an affair."Sharing a table? A handsome man and a beautiful woman, one dressed to the nines and the other in a sharp suit, just happened to both come to this restaurant alone. Then, there just happened to be no seats, so you shared a table. Do you think I'm stupid?"Sebastian stepped forward to explain, "I really don't know this lady. You're misunderstanding the situation.""I wasn't talking to you. Shut up!" Caleb said bluntly.Sebastian remained calm, his expression unusually cool."You're very rude," Rosalie said with a deep frown. "Believe it or not, the facts remain the same.""That's easy to say! Rosalie, do you even know that Theo's... " Caleb paused and glanced at the man next to him. "Do you have something else to say?"Sebastian smiled and politely excused h
Hearing Aurora's shameless words, Theodore was so angry that he almost laughed. "Do you think I'm a judge? You killed someone, and now you want me to reduce your sentence? Don't be ridiculous.""Theo, I know you have money and power. If you help me and hire the best lawyer, I'll appeal!""You're truly shameless. I can see you're just making excuses. Where is this so-called mastermind? Everything was your plan. I don't want to see you anymore! You disgust me!" Theodore turned to leave.Aurora immediately said, "Me saving you was arranged. I received an email telling me to go there to take pictures, that's why I went and found you. The person who sent me that email, I met him later. He's the mastermind."He knows everything about you and Rosalie. He's been planning and arranging everything, making me destroy your relationship with her, and pushing me to fight for a position by your side. He's the one who found the heart for me, and it was also him who arranged for me to get pregnant wit
Aurora was sent to the hospital, but unfortunately, she lost the baby.When she woke up, she received the devastating news.For her, this was a fatal blow. The child she was carrying had been an extremely important bargaining chip for her, and now, it was gone.Now that Aurora had miscarried and was in a weak state, she wasn't fit to stay in prison and had to remain in the hospital, guarded by the police 24/7. Her hands were handcuffed to the hospital bed to prevent her from escaping.Days passed, and Aurora resembled a withered flower.Later, she seemed to go mad, insisting on seeing Theodore, but no one paid attention to her. She kept making a ruckus and even told the police that someone was supporting her from behind—that there was a mastermind.However, she only agreed to reveal this information if she saw Theodore.Finally, the police contacted Theodore.At first, Theodore resisted when he heard that Aurora wanted to see him. He refused to meet her under any circumstances until th
"Okay! I'll pick them up right away."Angie was a coward who feared the strong and bullied the weak. She was arrogant online, engaging in cyberbullying with no hesitation. However, when it came to real-life confrontations with someone stronger, she was terrified and dared not resist."Did I tell you to pick it up with your hands? Get down on the floor and use your mouth to pick it up!" Maeve glared at her with a menacing look.The other female inmates stepped forward and gave Angie warning glares."Did you hear what Maeve said?"Angie was trembling with fear. She got down on the floor, opened her mouth, and began to pick up the nuts.At that moment, a guard passed by and knocked on the iron door of the cell with a baton. "What are you doing?"The door of the cell was opened, and the guard saw the nuts on the ground. "Where did these nuts come from? You're living so comfortably, huh? Did you smuggle them in?"The inmates often engaged in smuggling, usually bringing in snacks, cigarettes
The woman kicked Aurora's leg harshly. "Get over there and clean the toilet, or you'll regret it!"Both Angie and Aurora had been deliberately placed in this cell, which was filled with troublemakers. They weren't easy to deal with and would bully the new inmates.Aurora swallowed nervously and slowly got up from the ground. "What…what should I do?"She couldn't fight against them; for now, she had to submit. She had to find a way to escape. The child in her belly was her lifeline, and there was also the mastermind, whom she had yet to reveal. The child and the mysterious man were her bargaining chips.Angie laughed proudly. "Go clean the toilet, cousin. After all, you're no longer Mrs. Spencer."Suddenly, Maeve grabbed Angie's hair and slammed her to the ground. "What are you standing there for? Don't you know you're supposed to teach her? Do I need to show you how it's done? Useless piece of trash!"Maeve spat in Angie's face.Angie didn't dare wipe it off. Instead, she knelt on the
Time passed quickly.In the blink of an eye, Aurora was convicted of multiple crimes, including murder, incitement, and kidnapping, and was sentenced to death. However, because she was pregnant, the execution would be postponed until after she gave birth.Aurora was sent to a women's prison, which housed only those convicted of serious crimes.After the guards escorted her into the prison, Aurora saw a familiar woman sitting on one of the bunks. Her eyes widened in terror, and she immediately turned to flee."Don't put me in here! I want to switch cells!""Do you think this is a hotel where you can just change rooms at will? Get in there and behave!" The guard showed no mercy. He shoved Aurora into the cell and slammed the iron door shut with a loud bang."No! You can't do this!" Aurora screamed, pounding on the door with both hands. "I want a different cell! I can't stay here! I'm pregnant, and I have special privileges! I'm carrying Theodore's child! Do you know who Theodore is? He's
After Rosalie pushed them out, she slammed the door shut with a loud bang. Her body gave out, and she collapsed to the floor, closing her eyes in anguish."Rose!" Sebastian called as he knocked on the door. "I'm sorry.""Stop talking! Just leave! Please, just go. I don't want to see either of you right now. I need some space."Chandra sighed helplessly. "We should go."Sebastian knew there was no point in staying and causing more conflict. The two of them left together.Inside the elevator, Chandra said coldly, "Sebastian, don't think I don't know why you didn't tell her earlier. Are you still harboring feelings for her?""Grandma, Rose and I are both adults. Whatever happens between us is none of your business anymore.""She's my granddaughter, and you're my grandson. Do you think I wouldn't care about this?"Sebastian turned to glare at her with icy eyes. "Grandma, Rose and I were once married. If we had consummated our marriage, what would you do about it? Besides, are you planning
Rosalie broke the silence. "Sebastian, I was just as shocked to find out. The fact that we are cousins is hard to believe. But since our previous marriage wasn't real, I hope we can both move on without any burdens."Rosalie was still struggling to process the revelation that Sebastian was her cousin. It was hard to imagine how their relationship had shifted—from friends, to husband and wife, to ex-spouses, and now to cousins. The absurdity of it all left her at a loss for words.She didn't know what emotions were appropriate anymore, but she knew she couldn't let herself get too worked up. No matter how she reacted, it wouldn't change anything. In the end, she could only face reality with acceptance.The only consolation was that she and Sebastian were already divorced, and their feelings for each other hadn't been deeply entangled. Otherwise, things would have been even worse.Sebastian's hand holding the bouquet fell to his side, and petals began to scatter to the ground like fadin
Chandra let out a small sigh of relief."Rose, no matter whose child he is, that child is still a member of our family.""Steve is not part of your family," Rosalie replied. "He is my child. He's neither a Jackson nor a Fisher.""I know this is difficult for you to accept. I won't force you to acknowledge your roots immediately. I'll give you time to think it over. But you are, after all, my granddaughter. No matter what, I think we should stay in contact.""I don't think that's necessary," Rosalie said coldly. "Although I now know who my parents are, this knowledge doesn't change anything for me. My child and I will live our lives well without you. Since I'm an illegitimate child—an embarrassment—let's keep this secret buried forever. Don't let anyone know. Miss Fisher, you should leave now."Hearing Rosalie's firm dismissal, Chandra seemed a little flustered. "Rose…""Don't call me that." Rosalie stared at her, struggling to contain her emotions. "We're not that close. Don't forget,
Rosalie poured a glass of warm water for Chandra and placed it on the table before sitting down nearby. "Well, what did you want to tell me?"Chandra glanced around the room. "Where's the child?""He's in the room. What exactly do you want?"Chandra remained silent for a long time. Suddenly, she grabbed Rosalie's hand.Startled, Rosalie immediately pulled her hand back. "What are you doing?""That bracelet was custom-made for you."Rosalie froze for a moment before quickly regaining her composure. For a brief second, she didn't know what to say.Chandra's simple statement carried far more weight than expected.Rosalie abruptly stood up, walked into the room, and returned a moment later with a bracelet in her hand. She placed it on the table. "Is this the one you're talking about?"Chandra picked up the bracelet and examined it carefully. "Yes, this is it. I saw it at the restaurant last time. I wanted to ask you about it then, but the situation didn't allow it. That's why I came to fin