"So, you're not angry at me?" Theodore asked, seeking reassurance."For now," Rosalie replied.Who knew what might happen later? She couldn't promise the future, but at least for now, she wasn't angry with him.Compared to smooth talkers who would run away at the first sign of danger, she preferred to forgive a man like Theodore. He might annoy her at times, but when it mattered, he stepped up and was willing to risk his life to protect her.Theodore smiled contentedly, and planted a kiss on her cheek. "Thank you for not being angry at me.""It's nothing. Now go to sleep."Theodore nodded faintly; just then, his phone rang. He glanced at the caller ID.Rosalie saw the bright display showing the name "Cindy".Her heart immediately sank. Just as she told him she wasn’t angry, a surge of fury rose in her chest. The feeling grew stronger when she saw Theodore answering the call.Rosalie immediately turned away from him, wrapping herself tightly in the blanket. She closed her eyes,
Theodore wanted to turn on the light to see if she was crying, but in the end, he refrained. Instead, he gently held her hand and rubbed it lightly as he whispered softly in her ear, "I've said it before. I'll keep my distance from her.""Does that mean you won't go there anymore?" Rosalie asked.But how could Theodore completely give up on Cynthia? That would be like signing his own death warrant, wouldn't it?"Rose, are you jealous?" He noticed a hint of sourness in her voice.Feeling her jealousy, his vanity as a man seemed to be satisfied."Jealous of what? I'm definitely not," Rosalie denied.Theodore chuckled softly, and kissed her cheek. "Then why do I smell something sour?"Blushing, Rosalie smiled shyly. "I don't know. I'm tired. I want to sleep."She didn't want to answer any more of his questions. Saying too much would only make her seem too concerned about him. If he caught on, he'd tease her again.Theodore didn't press her further. He smiled knowingly, and wrap
[Why are you nervous? The child you're carrying is his. Is he going to beat you? If he does, tell me! I'll teach him a lesson for you.][He won't beat me. He's not that kind of person.][Tsk! Look at you, rushing to defend him. But you can't even tell him about carrying his child.][I'm just nervous, you know? I don't know how he'll react.][No matter how he reacts, you have to tell him. If things don't go well, pack your things and come stay with me. What can he do? Anyway, you planned on raising the child alone from the start.][I'll tell him when I find the time.][When will that be? You've wasted enough time already! Tell him tonight. I'll prepare the bed. If he doesn't want the child or says something unpleasant, come stay with me.]Rosalie felt warm inside, knowing she had a support system behind her. Even though she didn't have parents and her aunt had left, having a loving grandmother and a friend like Stephanie made her feel content.[Okay, I got it. I'll tell him toni
"Rose," he called her name, his voice hoarse, his eyes almost spitting fire.The temperature around the two rose several degrees.Rosalie could feel her palms sweating. She saw Theodore getting closer and closer, until he finally kissed her lips.She closed her eyes, feeling his warmth. At first, she thought they wouldn't kiss again. Little did she know, his kiss wasn’t just a simple one. It escalated gradually, plundering more of her. His large hand gently lifted her nightgown.At that moment, Rosalie suddenly came to her senses. She abruptly opened her eyes, and grabbed his hand to stop his increasingly inappropriate actions. "Wait!"Theodore instantly froze, and he stared at the tense Rosalie beneath him. He withdrew his hand, cupping her face gently. "Don't be afraid. I won't hurt you."She was always so shy—it seemed he needed to teach her."It's not about that," Rosalie stuttered. "I... I have something to tell you. Could you...could you sit up first?"This position r
"She needs a doctor. You're not a doctor. Can you make her better by going? She's been like this so many times, and you..." Rosalie began."Rose." Theodore interrupted her, frowning. He appeared a bit impatient; or perhaps he thought she was being unreasonable. "If you were rushed to the hospital, I'd go too. It has nothing to do with whether I'm a doctor or not," he said. "You're my husband." Rosalie's emotions were getting heated. Her eyes were watery, and big drops of tears began rolling down uncontrollably. "But what is Cynthia to you? Your wife? Or your lover?"Theodore stared at her in silence for a long time.After a long time, he sighed. "You should sleep first. I'll be back soon.""No, you won't come back!" Rosalie, fueled by some unknown strength, got off the bed and hugged him from behind. "I know once you leave, you won't come back!"It wasn't like Theodore leaving had happened only once or twice. However, tonight, Rosalie's emotions were particularly intense. Sh
When Theodore heard her words, his face immediately turned cold. "If you're not willing to say it, forget it. Maybe next time."Theodore turned away coldly.Just as he reached the doorway, Rosalie suddenly shouted loudly, "There won't be a next time, Theodore Spencer! If you walk out that door today, there will never be a next time!"At the doorway, his tall figure paused for a moment. Yet, in just two seconds, it left mercilessly.Rosalie suddenly laughed. She fell to the ground heavily, laughing bitterly through her tears as she clutched the carpet tightly.Theodore didn't care about her at all. He only cared about Cynthia!"Rosalie, you idiot!" Rosalie cried as she slapped herself.She should have stopped hoping. He would always choose Cynthia. It would never change!Every time Theodore offered her hope, Rosalie would always foolishly accept it. Then, she couldn't help but comfort herself, finding reasons to forgive him, thinking that he still cared; that he was still a go
"Theo, tell me, please! Otherwise, I'd rather die on the operating table than endure this agony! I love you so much. You're my life. I can't go on without you! I really don't want to wait anymore. Let me die, and don't give me surgery!"Theodore couldn't bear to see Cynthia in so much pain. "Cindy, please don't say that. You'll definitely get better.""I won't get better, Theo. If this is how I have to live, I'd rather die. I don't want to live like this anymore. Let me leave this world! If I can't be your wife in this life, what's the point of living?"Cynthia struggled desperately on the bed, her breathing growing increasingly unstable. She was almost unable to catch her breath."I'll marry you! As long as you come out safely from the operating room, you'll be Mrs. Spencer!" Theodore declared firmly. "Really?" Cynthia looked at him incredulously, hope shining in her eyes. "Will you really marry me? Do I not have to wait anymore?""I won't make you wait anymore, Cindy. You must
Over an hour later, Rosalie opened her eyes to find a man standing beside her hospital bed.Seeing Sebastian, she thought she was dreaming. She opened her mouth, her voice hoarse. "Sebastian…? Why are you here?"Sebastian sat by her bed. "Rose, how are you feeling?""I..." Suddenly, Rosalie remembered something and quickly reached for her stomach. "How's my baby?""The baby's fine, don't worry. You were so silly, standing out in the rain like that. Luckily, you were found at the hospital entrance. What if you were somewhere else?"Rosalie pulled a wry face, feeling bitter and upset."What's wrong? What happened?" Sebastian asked, concerned.She realized he hadn't answered her question. "Sebastian, why are you here?" "I called you, and the doctor picked up. He told me about your condition, so I rushed over.""Oh, I see." Whenever she needed someone by her side, it was always Sebastian who accompanied her. Meanwhile, Theodore was with Cynthia. It was absurd.Theodore was
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