“I was not! You saw wrongly. I was just trying to hear what she was saying, that’s all.”Sebastian tried to explain himself, but panic was rising in his throat and his eyes darted around anxiously. “Oh? So why are you panicking? Isn’t it enough to just let her sleep after giving her her medicine?”“She can’t take medicine. She’s pregnant.”“What did you say?! She’s pregnant? My god, you…” Yvonne sputtered, shocked. She then pointed a finger at him, and accused, “You made her pregnant! I’m telling Mom and Dad!”“What nonsense! Rose is already married. The baby is her husband’s.”He wasn’t trying to dissociate himself from the matter at hand, but was simply worried about ruining Rosalie’s reputation. Yvonne’s eyes widened in shock. She looked at Rosalie through the door, and said, “If she’s already married, why did you bring her home and act so intimately with her? Are you interested in married women? Is her husband fine with this?”“I can’t be bothered to explain things to you
Rosalie was still feeling slightly dizzy and lethargic. Her voice was hoarse, and her throat felt dry. Sebastian, the thoughtful man he was, poured her a cup of hot water from the thermos.Rosalie took the cup from him, and downed the whole thing. It made her feel much better, and even the fuzziness in her mind cleared up as memories from last night came flooding back. Although details escaped her, she could roughly make out what happened.“You lied to me,” Rosalie suddenly said coldly, her face solemn. Sebastian looked at her in shock. Did she remember that he tried to take advantage of her last night?Panicked, he tried to explain. “Rose, I…”“You clearly took care of me the entire night, but you’re lying and telling me that you didn’t,” Rosalie cut him off, not letting him speak. “The more you lie, the worse I feel. I’d rather you tell me the truth.”Sebastian looked straight into Rosalie’s eyes; he could sense that she wasn’t blaming him one bit, and heaved a sigh of relie
Rosalie found it hard to believe that such an outstanding man like Sebastian was still single. She was sure that truckloads of women adored him. She wondered what kind of woman he would fancy.What woman would be worthy of his gentle kindness?Rosalie’s nose turned red, and she rubbed it before squeezing out a smile. “I know what you mean. I’ll lock it up and put it in a corner.”Since her love didn’t come to fruition, she didn’t want to be in pain over him for the rest of her life. Just as Sebastian said, she would lock it up and bury her affections in the deepest, darkest corner of her heart. She would let time bury those memories, and not let them affect her life.Suddenly, someone knocked on the door.Yvonne’s voice sounded from the other side. “Seb, do you want lunch?”Sebastian glanced at the clock, and noticed that it was already noon.“Rose, do you still feel unwell? Can you make it for lunch?”Rosalie smiled. “I’m fine now.”“All right, then. Shall I bring lunch up to
“You…” Sebastian was about to say something more, when Rosalie cut in, “We’re just having a chat. It’s all good.”“Hear that? Our guest has spoken. Stop talking so fiercely to me,” Yvonne said, displeased.Sebastian looked helplessly at his sister, feeling at his wits’ end when dealing with her.Rosalie looked enviously at the siblings before her. If only she had a brother… A pity she didn’t.She mentioned taking Theodore as her brother, but Theodore wasn’t actually her brother. No, he was her lover and husband. That was worlds apart from a brother.How could she take the man she loved the most as her brother? She couldn’t do it.After lunch, Rosalie tried to persuade Sebastian, who looked completely exhausted, “Sebastian, go back to your room and sleep. You didn’t sleep the entire night. You’re probably very tired.”“I’m fine.”He was the one who brought Rosalie here. If he went back to his room and sleep, she would be left all alone.Yvonne ran over, and said, “Just look a
Yvonne brought Rosalie outside for some fresh air. After some walking, they sat on a bench.“Rose, I heard Sebastian say that you’re married?”Rosalie nodded. “Yes, I am.” “You’re pregnant, too.”“Yes, that too.”Out of curiosity, Yvonne asked, “Who’s your husband?”The mention of her husband gave Rosalie a dull pain in her chest. “What’s the matter? Do you feel unwell?” Yvonne asked. Yvonne noticed how frail Rosalie looked, and hoped she wouldn’t faint before her. She would be in trouble when her brother woke up and found out what happened.“I… I’m a little tired. I want to go back to my room and rest.”“All right, then.” Yvonne suddenly found Rosalie rather dull and boring. It seemed Sebastian fancied dull and boring women.On the way back, Yvonne held Rosalie’s arm as she said, “You haven’t told me who your husband is. You already have a baby with him. Why wouldn’t you tell me who he is?”“He’s just an ordinary man. There’s nothing interesting about him.”“Oh, is t
“I won’t go back on my word. Since I’ve given you my promise, I’ll marry you.”“Then tell me when,” Cynthia demanded in between sobs. “Don’t tell me you’ll only do so after you find me a heart donor, and after the surgery is a success.”“I…” That was precisely what Theodore wanted to say. Now that Cynthia had said it first, he was embarrassed to agree with it. “Why are you silent? Is that really what you think?” Cynthia’s sobs grew louder. “Theo, I’m no fool! I know how difficult it is waiting for a suitable heart donor. For all I know, I might even die before you manage to find one. You just don’t want to marry me, which is why you’re trying to drag things out. If that’s the case, forget about finding a heart donor for me. I’d rather not have a heart than to sit here listening to your empty promises!”Cynthia turned her face away in pain. “Theo, leave! I don’t want to see you again. Let me die alone, since no one cares about me in this whole world anyway.”Cynthia looked pit
Rose was probably furious with him.Theodore was angry at himself for being unable to fulfill his promises to both her and Cynthia. He had made it clear that they wouldn’t be getting a divorce for the time being, yet now, things had taken such a drastic turn that he was on the verge of letting both of them down.If he had to choose one of the two…Theodore drove home, but didn’t find Rosalie there.Anthony hadn’t seen Rosalie since this morning, and had no idea where she went either.Theodore thought Rosalie might have gone to Rebecca’s, and gave his grandmother a call. She said that Rosalie wasn’t with her. Upon hearing that Rosalie was missing, she grew anxious and berated him.Theodore didn’t want her worrying, and comforted her before heading off to search for Rosalie. He called multiple times, but her phone remained resolutely switched off.Theodore was anxious and frustrated.When Rosalie was trying to find him back then, his phone was switched off as well. He now underst
Theodore was tired of hearing about double standards, but he could find no words to refute Sebastian.Indeed… On one hand, he was keeping Cynthia company. On the other, he was annoyed by the fact that Rosalie was with another man. He didn’t know why he felt this way, but he had fallen prey to every man’s tendency.“Why are you looking for Rose? Do you need me to pass the phone to her?” Sebastian asked.“No need,” Theodore said, a hint of ire in his voice. “Tell Rose that I’ll see her at the clerk’s office tomorrow at nine in the morning. I’ll bring our resident register along, and we’ll make our divorce official.”Sebastian was stunned for a moment, unable to believe what he had just heard. He was about to say something, when Theodore hung up.Sebastian knew they had been talking about a divorce since long ago, but it never happened due to various reasons.Their talk of divorce was like the story of the boy who cried wolf. Sebastian had no idea when the wolf would really come,
Her concern only worsened the excruciating pain he buried deep in his heart.He felt very conflicted. He desired her concern, but at the same time, he wished she would leave.Theodore looked at her with tears in his eyes, trying his darndest to keep himself calm as he said things that made his heart ache, "Rose, don't show me any more concern. Your care and concern only bring me more pain and hopelessness. No matter how much concern you show me, things between us will never return to the past. You're only adding to my pain.""Theodore Spencer, I don't understand. I really don't!" Rosalie said through her tears. "If you think that my concern only adds to your pain, why did you let Aurora get pregnant with your child?"Rosalie looked at Theodore with eyes filled with anger and sorrow. She suppressed the pain in her heart as she decided to ask him for some answers."Theo, are you taking Aurora as my replacement? Do you find everything I've given you from her?"Anger and sorrow tinge
Imaging results:Tumor located in the stomach: A tumor was observed in the stomach, located at the anterior stomach wall and around 5 centimeters away from the pylorus. Regular in size and shape with distinct borders. Measures around 1.5cm x 2cm.Imaging features: Tumor in a low-density area relative to that of surrounding gastric walls. No clear compression observed in surrounding structures.Internal characteristics of tumor: Homogeneous density within tumor, no cysts or additional features observed.Lymph node involvement: No irregularities or swelling observed in surrounding lymph nodes"What's this?" Rosalie looked up as shock registered in her eyes. In disbelief, she stammered, "You…you have a tumor in your stomach?"She felt as though she had been struck by lightning.Theodore immediately snatched the report back and turned to leave. However, she grabbed his arm."Wait, explain yourself! What's with this report? You're ill?""None of your business." Theodore tightened h
“I don’t know!” Rosalie exclaimed bitterly. “I don’t know if you’re guilty of that or not, but when he was lying unconscious on the bed at that time, you forced me to give up on him! That’s the truth!”A sharp pain suddenly pierced through Theodore’s stomach.He was still gripping the test results of his check-up. Compared to the pain in his heart, the pain in his stomach was nothing.“Rosalie Young, go ahead and hate me. I’m bent on sending Sebastian to jail in Melrine. I’ve got to make him pay for what he did.”Theodore didn’t want to explain any further. He felt exhausted.Since Rosalie was intent on defending Sebastian, there was nothing else to talk about between them.Rosalie wanted to stop Theodore from leaving. “Wait. Theo, I’m begging you. Let him off.”“He wants to kill me and you want me to let him off?”“He didn’t want to kill you. I promise you, he won’t dare do something like that again. He just wanted to find me. He really wasn’t thinking of killing you.”“Let m
After a moment's silence, Theodore said, "Don't tell my girlfriend about this for now.""Of course, Mr. Spencer.""I have some things to attend to. I'll come for the biopsy once I'm done with that."He had to settle things regarding Sebastian.After leaving the doctor's office and on the way back to Aurora, Theodore bumped into Rosalie.They were walking along the same corridor and were about ten yards apart as they looked at each other.After a long time, Rosalie continued walking on as if she hadn't seen him and was about to brush past him. There wasn't much to say between them."Say a proper goodbye to Sebastian," Theodore suddenly said. Theodore's words made Rosalie furrow her brows. She looked up at him and asked, "What do you mean by that?""Sebastian's going to jail. You two don't have much time left with each other."Rosalie's face stiffened. "Why is he going to jail?""He broke into my house with his bodyguards to try to kill Aurora and I. Trespassing private prope
It was understandable for Justin to forget about it. His health wasn't in optimal condition right now, after all.Rosalie herself would forget what she wanted to say sometimes. Perhaps what he wanted to say wasn't that important, or he wouldn't have forgotten it so easily.Seeing her staying by his side and taking such great care of him, Justin had a lot to tell her. That included the words he wanted to tell her before Sebastian came in.'Rose, what if I like you?'That was what he wanted to say.Emotions roiled in his heart at that moment and he almost couldn't keep them under control. However, Sebastian's arrival had cut him off.After Sebastian left, he realized that it was pointless even if he said what he wanted to say. Rosalie had a husband and a child, and a happy family.He, on the other hand, was an outlaw. He had no right to like anybody.He couldn't even protect his kin. What right did he have to fancy another woman?It was enough for him as long as she was happy. H
Rosalie sighed. "Seb, don't worry. I won't meet him in private. He has Aurora by his side now. How could I possibly have any interaction with him? Go back with peace of mind.""Rose, promise me that you won't trust Theodore again. I'm really worried that he'll hurt you again."Rosalie nodded. "I got it. I've seen through him. Don't worry about me. Go be busy with what you need to do."Sebastian hugged her and bade her farewell.The plane was about to take off.He soon left with the baby in his arms.Rosalie watched them as they vanished out of her line of sight, and couldn't hold back her tears. She couldn't bear to leave her baby, and really wanted to fly back home with them.However, she couldn't leave an injured Justin behind. She also had her studies to complete, so she had to make the difficult decision of staying in Melrine for a few more months.Rosalie returned to the hospital feeling despondent.Justin saw her return, and shot her a warm smile. "You're back."Rosalie
Sebastian appeared very genuine. His eyes were filled with guilt when he looked at Justin."It's fine. As long as you desire to protect Rose," Justin said flatly.Sebastian's eyes narrowed, flashing briefly.What did that mean?Of course he desired to protect Rosalie! However, it wasn't Justin's place to comment on that.Rosalie was his wife, how was she related to Justin? What was this man thinking, trying to lecture him?Even so, Sebastian didn't say much. He simply smiled and said, "Have a good rest. I'll be off."Although it was only for a mere instant, Justin keenly caught the look in Sebastian's eyes. Despite that, he remained unperturbed.-Rosalie followed Sebastian back to their accommodation.The baby was still there.Rosalie kept holding him in her arms, unwilling to part with him. Throughout their journey to the airport, she kept carrying the baby, feeling terrible inside."I'm sorry. Mommy didn't take good care of you, and now I'm saying goodbye to you. But don
"It's not that, Rose. There's been some issues at the company, and it's quite urgent. I have to go back to deal with it.""Really? What happened?""Some shareholders are causing trouble. I won't know the details until I get back, but my dad asked me to go back as soon as possible. It might be because of what happened to me recently, and now people at the company think I can't take over. They're starting to cause a ruckus and trying to seize power."Rosalie frowned, her expression becoming more serious. "Seb, does that mean you have to go back? When will you leave?""I'm leaving right now.""Right now? So soon?"Sebastian nodded. "Yes, the plane is already ready. I need to leave immediately. Rose, do you want to come back with me?""Seb, I can't go with you. I still need to stay here and take care of Justin. Plus, I haven't finished my studies yet."Sebastian sighed. "I figured as much, but I really have to go back now.""Then you should go back and deal with the situation first. Don't
"Thank you for not giving up on me, thank you for steadfastly staying by my side, and thank you for praying for me."He seemed very haggard, as though he had endured endless torment. Yet, he still exuded a captivating handsomeness.Though his eyes appeared dim from exhaustion, they radiated determination. His deep, dark pupils seemed like a mystery, hiding countless untold stories.Rosalie was surprised. "How did you know I prayed?""I guessed," he said with a gentle smile, the corner of his mouth curving into a soft, charming arc.Rosalie smiled back at him. It wasn't too hard to guess, actually."Anyway, I'm glad that you're awake now. I'm sorry Theodore and Sebastian hurt you. They didn't know and thought you were a bad person. They were just too worried about me. I apologize on their behalf. Don't worry, I'll take responsibility for you. I'll cover all the medical bills and any future compensation and care. You don't need to worry about anything.""Those two men seem very concerned