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,
Rosalie gritted her teeth, and her hands started trembling. She was smiling, yet her eyes began welling up with tears. She quickly arranged the flowers and put down the scissors, not bothering herself with her final outcome of her arrangement. “I’ll head home now and prepare for the divorce tomorrow.”“You don’t need to go home,” Sebastian said, sensing how upset she was. He didn’t feel good letting her go back home, where she was bound to be alone.Even if Theodore was there, he would probably be nasty to her.“He said he’ll be bringing the resident register to the clerk’s office. You don’t need to go home. I’ll take you there tomorrow. It’s not far from here.”“That’s not such a great idea,” Rosalie said with a forced smile.She couldn’t bring herself to smile genuinely.“Why not? You were planning to stay here for a few days. Don’t let this change your plans. That man isn't worth it.”Sebastian strongly believed that Theodore wasn't worthy of Rosalie’s love. Still, he also
“Although I was disappointed time and time again, I always clung onto some vestige of hope…until last night. He picked up her call and left, no matter how much I begged and tried to stop him.”“I was so angry, I secretly followed him. I saw how anxious he was about Cynthia. He grabbed her hand and promised her that as long as she survived the operation, he’d marry her.”Rosalie laughed. “He said it so easily, as if he had no wife. But that’s not entirely false. Since he doesn’t even love his wife, what’s the difference whether he has one or not?”She calmly narrated the situation, but the desperate hopelessness in her voice was enough to break one’s heart.“Rose, he’s not a good man. You’ll find a better man in the future,” Sebastian said, looking deeply at her.Rosalie shut her eyes. “I’ve known him for a decade. In the one year we were married, I’ve always thought of him as a decent man. One who always strives to be better at work, and is sensible in all things. He treated m
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