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
Sebastian helped Rosalie into the car. She was despondent and down in the dumps."Rose, where do you want to go? I can drive you there," Sebastian offered."I don't even know where I want to go."All she knew was she didn't want to go home.After a few seconds, she said again, "Can you take me to a nearby hotel? I want to stay there for a few days."Sebastian nodded. "Sure."As they were halfway there, Rosalie suddenly sneezed several times in a row. She had caught a cold, probably from getting soaked in the rain.At the hotel entrance, Rosalie unbuckled her seatbelt. "Thank you. You've really been a big help today.""It's no problem. We're friends," Sebastian said with a gentle smile.Rosalie sneezed again.Just as she was about to get out of the car, Sebastian called out to her, "Wait, you're sick. Is it okay for you to stay alone in a hotel?""It's okay, it's just a cold.""How about I take you to my place?""What?" Rosalie looked surprised.Afraid she might misunderst
"Yvonne? Why are you here?" Sebastian asked."I had a fight with Mom and Dad, so I came here to hide. You haven't told me who this young lady is yet," Yvonne said, staring inquisitively at Rosalie."She's my friend," Sebastian introduced. Then, he turned to Rosalie and said, "This is my sister, Yvonne. She's my full-blood sister, and we have the same parents."He made sure to add the last part to avoid any misunderstandings.Rosalie breathed a sigh of relief. "Oh, she's your sister."She had thought Yvonne was his girlfriend. That would've made things awkward."Seb, you're pretty detailed with your introduction. You never introduce me like that to others," Yvonne teased, walking over in her high heels. "Are you worried this lady might get the wrong idea?"Sebastian frowned. "Stop being cheeky. You have your own place, so why come here?""You're my brother. Can't I come to see you? Are you trying to kick me out?" Yvonne retorted."Miss," Yvonne said, as she immediately linked h
Sebastian furrowed his brow. "Why are you apologizing? It's not your fault. She just showed up without warning. Even if you weren't here, I'd still want to send her away.""Do you get along well with her?" Rosalie asked. She felt that Sebastian had been a bit harsh towards his sister.Sebastian smiled helplessly. "That little brat is just mischievous and stubborn. She's always arguing with our parents. Don't feel sorry for her. You'll understand how she is once you've known her for a while.""I see.""Let me show you to your room. Follow me." Sebastian grabbed the things, and led Rosalie upstairs.They entered a very tidy and clean guest room, with a large French window offering a beautiful view outside.Rosalie sneezed again, and rubbed her nose. Sebastian immediately handed her some tissues. "I'll go get you some cold medicine."As he was about to leave, he suddenly remembered something and turned back. "Oh, right, you're pregnant now. It's better not to take medicine."R
It wasn't until Sebastian bumped into the door that he snapped out of it. He smiled awkwardly, and left the room.After taking a hot shower and drying her hair, Rosalie lay in bed. She tossed and turned, unable to sleep. Her illness had worsened, turning into a cough that grew more intense as the night wore on. Although she had sipped some hot water, she couldn't stomach much of it. Wrapped in her blanket, she felt a deep sadness creep over her, perhaps intensified by her sickness.In a daze, she couldn't help but replay the images of Theodore and Cynthia together in her mind."Theodore, you bastard! I hate you, I hate you!" Rosalie exclaimed, her eyes suddenly snapping open. She noticed a man by her bedside, and her emotions immediately overwhelmed her. She threw back the covers, sat up, and threw herself into his arms, holding him tightly."Theo, why don't you love me? Why?!" she cried. "What's wrong with me? Am I not good enough for you? Is it because of my background, or
Sebastian sighed softly, then carefully laid Rosalie down on the bed and tucked her in.As he turned to fetch the thermometer, Rosalie caught his wrist. "Don't leave… Please don't leave.""I won't leave. I'm just going to get the thermometer to check your temperature."Rosalie's eyes welled up with tears. "You'll come back, right?""I'll be back right away.""You're lying to me. You won't come back. You'll go to be with Cynthia again. Every time she calls, you go to her. You say she needs you, but I need you too. Me and the baby need you!" Rosalie sobbed. "Theo, I'm pregnant. You're going to be a father...!"It should have been good news. Yet when she said it, it sounded so sad. She cried even harder."That's wonderful. I'm going to be a father," Sebastian played along, smiling tenderly."Are you happy?" Rosalie seemed incredulous. "Do you want this baby?""Of course I want this baby. It's our little one. Why wouldn't I want it?"Rosalie was confused now, so he tried to go al