The thought of Rosalie sent Theodore's head pounding. "How is Rose? My dad and I are both here and you can do anything you please with us. If you really see Rose as your sister, don't hurt her.""Are you teaching me how to treat her?" Yerick blinked innocently. "I don't think I've ever told you this, but I hate it when someone tries to tell me what to do. I am a huge proponent of reverse psychology and of doing the opposite of what others tell me to."Theodore knew he couldn't speak sense to or argue with someone like Yerick. Nothing would come out of it. What's more, with Rose in Yerick's hands right now, he wouldn't dare to oppose Yerick too aggressively. He didn't mind risking his life, but Rose couldn't die."How is she right now? Is she okay?" Theodore just wanted to know how Rosalie was doing, but Yerick refused to tell him anything after he came here."Rose is very upset and doesn't seem to want to be in the same space as me. I'm very upset, too. Tell me, how can I make her
Theodore's mind was filled with thoughts of Rosalie, and his heart burned with anxiety at Yerick's words."Yerick, torture me any way you like, but don't provoke Rose any further.""Seems like you're really worried about Rose. You're even willing to lose your life for her. Although you're a bastard, you're not that heartless." Yerick rested his chin on his knuckles. "Let me think about what I should do next."Theodore didn't know how to describe Yerick.He was perverted, wicked, vicious, and without an ounce of empathy in his bones—but sometimes, he looked like nothing but a pure and innocent child, his eyes crystal clear. Even a man hardened by the toils of life may not be able to see through Yerick. He was too smart and too good at putting in an act. A person like him was immensely frightening. Yerick suddenly started coughing again.As if sensing something, Yerick immediately stood up and rushed out. Theodore could hear sounds of violent coughing coming from outside.Yerick
Rosalie said so in hopes that Yerick might treat Wesley's wounds instead of leaving him here to die.He had to stay alive to stand a chance of leaving this place."Rose, don't you see? I treated his wounds. He won't die just yet. But if you're really worried…" Yerick pulled out a clean syringe and a bottle of liquid, which he threw on the floor. "Inject this into him and he'll wake up in no time."Rosalie looked down at the liquid. "What is this?""Are you worried that I'll kill them?" Yerick guffawed. "How will I take revenge on them if they're dead? He's the one responsible for all this. I won't just let him die so easily."Rosalie shot Theodore a look.Theodore nodded back at her. "Do it. Don't worry, whatever happens, it's not your fault."Rosalie picked up the syringe and bottle of liquid from the ground. She tore off the wrapper, pierced the needle into the bottle, and filled the syringe with the liquid.After injecting the liquid into Wesley, the medicine took effect qui
"Rose, I don't make myself out to be a good person. Call me despicable or shameless, that's who I am. Since you know that, it's perfectly reasonable for me to insult Theodore that way.""You…" Rosalie was so infuriated, she was at a loss for words."Rose, don't stoop to his level," Theodore advised. "There's no need to say anything. Let him insult me. That's his goal anyway, to make himself feel good."Theodore didn't find it embarrassing to let Rosalie feed him. Conversely, he felt fortunate to have the chance to spend some time with her. He never thought he would get to be so close to her again. "Theo." Rosalie broke down crying. "Have…have some food…"Rosalie fed him spoon by spoon.Theodore's eyes were filled with tenderness and all he could see was Rosalie. He felt no sense of shame or humiliation whatsoever.Yerick watched on at the side and smiled gleefully. "Mr. Spencer, does it taste good, food that a woman has to feed you? What a shame of a man you are!""Please stop
"Rose, you said earlier that you were willing to marry me, but now you're not even willing to let me touch you. You liar." Yerick looked at her sadly. "Do you want me to kill Theodore right now?""No!" Rosalie said anxiously at the mention of Theodore. "Didn't you say you want to marry me? Let's do that first. I don't want to be intimate with you before we're married.""Oh, is that so? In that case, we have to go overseas to get married. I'm underaged here. Otherwise, I'll have to wait very long to share a bed with you.""Yerry, do you really love me?" Rosalie asked."But of course, Rose.""If you really do, you shouldn't hurt me. I'm very scared right now. Please don't do this to me. At least wait till we're married before we become intimate.""Do you mean that you're willing to marry me and we can sleep together after we're married?"Rosalie nodded tearfully. She feared that Yerick would run off to kill Theodore in a fit of hysteria.Yerick smiled. "Rose, you're taking advant
Rosalie didn't see Yerick over the next two days. She was locked up in the room, unable to go anywhere.Each time she opened her eyes, she would find food on the table. She wondered when Yerick entered her room to send her food.At night, when Rosalie was asleep, she would wake up the next day to find the tray of food from last night kept away and replaced with another tray of fresh food. She didn't know how Theodore and Wesley were doing. She was isolated from the world, unable to do anything.The sun hadn't risen yet, and Rosalie was still deep asleep when her door suddenly opened. She jumped up in fright when she saw Yerick barging in."Yerick, how is Theo doing?" she immediately asked.Yerick looked even paler than before, so pale he looked rather frightening. "Rose, do you want to see him so badly? I'll bring you to him, then."He pulled out his gun and pointed it at her. "Come with me."-The sky just started turning bright and the sun hadn't fully risen. Rosalie found
"Mom, do you see this? I've brought our enemy here. All the Spencers are either dead or hurt because of me, and the one who started all these is kneeling right here. You can rest in peace in heaven now, right?"Yerick caressed the tombstone. "Mom, I'll have them come over to keep you company, okay?"Yerick's gaze landed coldly on Theodore and Spencer. "See that pit over there? Go in.""No!" Rosalie yelled from where she was. "Theo, don't…don't go in!"Yerick raised the device in his hand. "Go in, or else.""Don't hurt her," Theodore said. "I'll go in."He immediately stood up, walked to the pit, and jumped in."No!" Rosalie yelled brokenly. "Yerick, kill me! Just kill me!"Yerick ignored Rosalie and turned his attention to Wesley. "Are you not going to accompany your son? He's much braver than you are."Wesley was powerless to say anything. He merely threw Yerick a glance before walking into the pit as well. "Yerry, you should know that killing us all won't bring your mo
Theodore was very calm about Rosalie's confession. "I already know he's my child. I don't blame you. I know I did wrong, that's why you didn't tell me the truth."Nothing mattered in the face of death."Theo…" Rosalie sobbed brokenly."Cry, Rose. Cry as much as you want. Cry and vent all your frustrations. It's not good keeping it to yourself," Yerick said with a devilish smile.Just then, a helicopter roared overhead.Yerick looked up and remarked calmly, "Seems like they found me."Rows of armored cars suddenly sped toward them, screeching to a halt as they surrounded them. Everyone in the sky and on land had their weapons aimed at Yerick."Don't move! Put your weapon down!"Rosalie looked up at the helicopter and the cars, and realized that someone had finally come to their rescue. She broke down in tears of joy.Many people had come, including some familiar faces such as Sebastian and Christopher.Amidst the crowd, she saw a familiar figure. It was Justin, standing righ
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