“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
Rosalie wiped the tears away from her face, and shook her head. “No need, but thank you.”“Okay. If, someday, you ever want me to beat him up, tell me. I’ll be ready to do it.”Sebastian was itching for a fight.Rosalie nodded. “Okay.”But that day would never come. Theodore would be nothing but a stranger after their divorce. She didn’t intend to ever see him again after that.No matter what Theodore did from then on, or how his relationship with Cynthia would progress, it had nothing to do with her.Everything that was bound to come to an end would end. When that time came, all the pain she was feeling right now would go away. She might need some transition time, but she would get better.“I want to be alone for a while. May I?” Rosalie said weakly, her tone melancholic.Sebastian stood up. “Call me if you need anything.”Rosalie nodded.After Sebastian left, she laid down weakly on the bed, all alone. She looked ahead, her eyes empty and soulless as they glazed over. -
“She went back to her room to rest, and I felt bored alone at home. Of course I had to go out for some fresh air! I’ve returned now, haven’t I?” Yvonne retorted, slightly upset.Sebastian was always only fierce to her, and never to Rosalie.Sebastian shook his head, feeling hopeless. The logic his sister displayed was almost non-existent.“Don’t touch the food,” Sebastian warned before returning to the kitchen.Yvonne put her bag down, and followed him. “Seb, where’s Rose?”“She’s in her room.”“I’ll go find her.”“Stand right there,” Sebastian called out to her solemnly. “Don’t bother her.”“What’s the matter? Is she made of glass, so fragile that she’s untouchable?”Sebastian was being overly protective of Rosalie. He shouldn’t be treating his own wife like this, not to mention another man’s wife.“Something happened, and she’s very sad right now. Don’t bother her,” Sebastian said. Rosalie was probably feeling very emotional right now. Any careless word might just make he
Rosalie’s husband seemed to be such a horrible bastard, they weren’t even willing to identify him.“Also,” Sebastian reminded Yvonne, “don’t go to her with so many questions. If you upset her, I won’t spare you.”Sebastian shot his sister a warning look when he issued his threat. He even pointed his ladle at her, as if he would hit her on the head with it if she dared to disobey him.Yvonne took a few steps back. Pouting, she muttered, “Fine, I won’t ask! Why are you being so fierce? You actually look pretty happy to me.”Sebastian’s face turned cold upon hearing her ridiculous words. “What did you say?” “I said that you look happy to see her getting a divorce with her husband.”“Yvonne Carter, are you asking for a beating?” Sebastian said solemnly. “If you are, just ask me for one directly. I won’t go easy on you.”“I’m telling the truth,” Yvonne said gleefully. “Don’t think that I can’t tell how secretly happy you are.”Sebastian felt embarrassed at being seen through by Yvo
Yvonne knew that Rosalie wasn’t in a good mood, and probably didn’t feel like chatting.“Dinner’s ready. Let’s head down for some food.” Yvonne held her arm enthusiastically.Rosalie nodded.Yvonne could sense how terrible Rosalie’s mood was. She probably really loved her husband. Otherwise, even if she wasn’t glad about the divorce, she wouldn’t be this upset.When they reached the dining hall, they could see the table filled with delicious food that was great for pregnant ladies. They didn’t look greasy, and smelled great. “Rose, quick! Take a seat.” After serving the pot of soup which was the last dish, Sebastian removed his apron and put it aside.Rosalie stared at the whole table of food, and exclaimed in surprise, “Sebastian, did you make all this yourself?”“Yeah,” Yvonne said before Sebastian had a chance to speak. “Seb prepared all the food tonight. This is my first time seeing him cook like this. It’s so rare! I really lucked out because of you, Rose.”Sebastian
"Vonnie, let me ask you something.""What's up?""Is it that obvious that I...like her?"Yvonne, the cheeky girl, figured it out in a heartbeat. Was she just too sharp, or was he too eager?"Are you kidding? You think you're being subtle?" Yvonne shot back."I'm asking you, okay? No need to flip out on me." Sebastian furrowed his brow. "Just answer my question."Yvonne replied, "Yep, you're as clear as day. One glance, and I could tell there was something off between you two.""Something off between us?" Sebastian propped his chin on the table edge. Then, he turned around, his expression somewhat awkward. "So, do you think it's just me who's off, or..."He paused, looking a bit embarrassed, but there was an urgency to know the answer.Yvonne had never seen her brother so flustered in all her years. It turned out that even the mighty CEO of Skycrest Enterprise could be at a loss when he liked a woman."It's just you," Yvonne replied bluntly, knowing exactly what Sebastian was asking. "C
"Of course," Yvonne said, trying to please him as she hooked her arm around his. "My dear brother, you're so handsome and charming. You know how many women like you, right? You're not oblivious to that." "If it's not the one I want, what's the use even if there are ten thousand?" Sebastian sighed desolately. "What I want, I can't have. So, it's all meaningless." Seeing Sebastian sighing like that, Yvonne comforted him. "You're feeling down right at the beginning, which isn't like you at all. Don't worry. Your little sister will cheer you up!" Sebastian turned his head away. "Are you saying you really support me?" "Of course, you're my brother. Why wouldn't I support you?" "Even if she's been married before and is carrying another man's child, you don't think there's anything wrong with that?" Sebastian himself certainly didn't think there was anything wrong. He didn't have outdated, closed-off thinking, but he didn't expect his family to be as open-minded. "So what? You l
"An eye-opener, huh? There's still plenty for you to learn in this world," Theodore muttered angrily. "Tell Rose I'm waiting downstairs for her. My patience is wearing thin, and I don't mind making a scene."Without waiting for a response, Theodore hung up the phone.Sebastian gritted his teeth in frustration, his eyes flashing with icy fury. Theodore was behaving in such an unreasonable manner. There must be something wrong with his brain!Theodore was already here, and Sebastian couldn't keep it from Rosalie. She had the right to know.What Rosalie hated the most was being lied to. Theodore had already deceived her enough, and Sebastian couldn't deceive her like Theodore did.-Meanwhile, Rosalie was in a daze and half-asleep. When she heard Sebastian mention Theodore's arrival, all her drowsiness vanished and she sat up abruptly in bed.She opened the door to find Sebastian standing outside."Rose, stay in your room. I'll go down and send him away," Sebastian said, clarifyin