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
Rosalie grabbed Sebastian’s hand, and placed it on her belly. Despite the clothes between them, her body was hot due to the fever. "Our baby needs his father. Promise me you won't leave me and our child. Even if you don't want me, you can't abandon your baby!"As she spoke, Rosalie seemed to drift into a haze, ready to fall asleep in Sebastian’s arms. But she was afraid that if she fell asleep, "Theodore" would leave, so she held his clothes tightly.Sebastian's tone remained gentle. "Be good and let me take your temperature.""Promise me first. Promise you won't leave me and won't see Cynthia again," she insisted stubbornly."Okay, I promise." Of course, Sebastian could promise her anything and everything. Unfortunately, he wasn't Theodore. Did that man even realize how lucky he was to have Rosalie? He didn't cherish her, and instead always felt like others owed him something.Those who tried their best to cherish someone often couldn't get what they wanted. It was infuri
Sebastian took great care of Rosalie, feeling her temperature and leaning close to her mouth, trying hard to hear what she was saying. He was the very example of a gentle and patient man.Rosalie shifted her body, and started crying again. He hurriedly wrapped her in his arms and comforted her.As he did so, their lips were mere inches apart. He just needed to lean in slightly more, and their lips would meet.Sebastian stared at the woman before him, his eyes slowly glossing over as he started to lose his ability to think. His lashes trembled, as the misery on her face reflected deeply in his eyes.Rosalie bit her lip, and stuck her tongue out to wet her lips. Her body kept twisting as she groaned in discomfort.The sight of her eyes tightly shut and in a trance made Sebastian think that she would be none the wiser to whatever he did. Just a gentle peck was enough.Sebastian cupped her cheeks in his palms, and inched closer to her.Their lips were almost touching when Rosalie cr
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