“We’re friends,” Rosalie said. “He’s accompanying me to view apartments. Let’s go with this unit.”Rosalie didn’t want to spend more time looking, and wanted to rent any unit that she found acceptable. To her, all units looked around the same and were ultimately all built with steel rods and concrete. As long as the space was tidy, clean and safe, she didn’t need it to be too huge since she was living alone.“Rose, are you sure? Don’t you want to see a few more units?” Sebastian asked.“No need,” Rosalie said. “This one will do.”“All right, then.” Sebastian didn’t oppose her decision.This apartment looked pretty safe. He would help Rosalie switch out the lock and install a security system for her. No matter how safe an estate was, there was always a risk when a woman lived alone.The agent seldom came across such a decisive tenant who came to a decision at the first viewing without even negotiating the price. She even signed the contract on the same day, and paid the deposit an
Rosalie said again, “Is that fine?”After a long time, Theodore finally replied to her. “Got it. I’ll make arrangements for them. Just leave if you wish to.”Theodore sounded as though he couldn’t be bothered with her, and hung up after saying so.Rosalie sighed, and turned to Anthony. “I’ve spoken to Theo. After he moves to his new place, he’ll make arrangements for you and the team. When that time comes, you’ll have a new madam to serve. Clean up this place before you leave, and just shut the door behind you when you do.”Perhaps she might return some day, or perhaps that might never happen. No matter how grand a house is, it loses its meaning and purpose if no one lives in it.Before heading downstairs, Anthony stepped forward and took Rosalie’s luggage case from her. “Madam, let me help you with that.”Rosalie thought of her baby in her womb, and the fact that she should be careful and nodded. “Okay. Thank you.”Anthony followed Rosalie downstairs with the luggage case i
Theodore silently kept the documents and put them back in his jacket. “Do you feel relieved now? Have a good rest, and wait for a suitable heart donor. You’ll be fine.”“Theo, do you know?” A trace of melancholy flashed past Cynthia’s eyes. “I originally felt hopeless and was imagining the worst, but now… I waited for the day when you’re finally divorced, and now, my heart is filled with hope again. I know you’ll marry me because you’re a man of your word. I’ll survive this no matter what, and live to be your wife.”Compared to how emotional Cynthia looked, Theodore was exceptionally calm. His face was showing hardly any emotion. He simply nodded, and said, “Don’t be so agitated. Keep yourself calm, or it won’t be good for your heart.”Cynthia could see the calm on Theodore’s face, and felt slightly annoyed. Now that he was divorced and could finally marry her, he should be over the moon. But why didn’t he look happy at all? Didn’t he want to divorce Rosalie? Cynthia felt unea
Meanwhile, Rosalie had settled down in her new apartment.She was only staying here for the time being while she took things a step at a time. The priority was to find a place to stay, after all.At her agreement, Sebastian installed a security password lock along with anti-theft features.If no palm print was registered during a specified period of time after entering the door, it would sound off an alarm that was also connected to the police station, which was just five minutes away.“Sebastian, thank you so much. I don’t know how else to thank you,” she said. Sebastian had helped her so much, and took care of so many things for her.“Don’t mention it. You don’t need to stand on ceremony with me.”Although it was clear between them that they were good friends, Sebastian felt that Rose didn’t feel as at ease with him compared to being with Stephanie.That was naturally so, since she had known Stephanie for a very long time. In his case, he and Rosalie had only known each othe
Rosalie forced a smile. “Nothing interesting, Grandma. You know that I don’t have a job right now, so…”“Oh yes. On the topic of a job, would you consider working at your mother-in-law’s bank? You majored in finance and that matches the opening they have.”If Rosalie could work there, Rebecca would feel assured. Someone would be taking care of Rosalie and ensure she wouldn’t get harassed. Sydney was slightly aloof by nature, but she was not wicked.“I…” In fact, Rosalie didn’t want to work for any company associated with the Spencers.She was happy to visit Rebecca and keep the latter company frequently, but she would rather avoid the Spencers as much as possible in other aspects of her life.Rosalie’s hesitation made the smile on Rebecca’s face fade. “What’s the matter? You don’t want to?”“Grandma, I’ll find my job on my own, so please don’t worry about it. Or do you find me so incapable that I can’t even find a job for myself, and have to rely on you all for help?”Rosalie po
Rosalie would cover her ears as her entire body shook. She knew that if she opened the door, her aunt might beat her up. Although her aunt was fierce to her and would scold her when she was sober, the latter seldom laid a finger on her. However, it was a different matter when her aunt was drunk and lost all senses.After getting beaten up twice, Rosalie made it a point to lock herself up in her room each time her aunt got drunk. After screaming at her incessantly and finally running out of steam, her aunt would go back to her room and fall asleep, and Rosalie would be safe.That was a very dark period in her life. She frequently witnessed her aunt bringing different men home. Each time that happened, the only thing she could do was to hide in her room and cover her ears.Subsequently, her aunt abandoned her at the entrance of SK Enterprise’s office, telling her, “Rose, wait here for me. I’ll come here and fetch you in a while.”Rosalie ended up waiting for her for two days, durin
“The cheek of you to admit that you don’t come here often!” Rebecca scoffed. “You only come when something happens. You never visit regularly. If it weren’t for Rose, I’d probably die all alone.”Theodore stepped forward, and sat next to Rebecca. “Grandma, how could you say that? I promise you, I’ll visit you more often in the future.”Rebecca chuckled. “You’ve said that so many times, I no longer trust your promises.”“Grandma, doesn’t Theo have something to tell you? Why don’t you hear him out?” Rosalie’s tender voice interrupted. Theodore heard her address him, and his heart trembled. He thought he would never hear her call him like that anymore.Rebecca scoffed. “Fine.”She turned to Theodore and asked, “Well, what is it?”Theodore looked past Rebecca toward Rosalie, and was about to speak when Rebecca suddenly stood up. “I need the washroom. I’m getting old, and I keep having the urges. Have a seat first, you two.”With that, Rebecca left, hobbling on her cane and under Z
Rosalie’s head was buzzing. She wished she could give Theodore a tight slap. He was simply too much!“Ahem.” The cough that sounded like a reminder came, making Rosalie and Theodore freeze on the spot. They slowly turned their heads in the direction of the cough.Not far away, Zane was standing with Grandma. Rosalie and Theodore had no idea when the two appeared, and how much of their conversation they had heard.They only stopped when they heard Zane coughing, as shock registered on their faces.Rebecca stood there in silence as she stared at the two of them.Fury burned in her eyes as she looked in between Theodore and Rosalie.She gripped her cane and banged it hard on the floor. She turned to Zane, and sneered, “Send me back to my room.”After helping Rebecca back to her room and walking out, Rosalie immediately ambushed Zane. He shut the door, and looked up at the two of them with a solemn look on his face. “Madam Jarvis needs rest. Please go back, you two.”Rosalie as
Sebastian handed Rosalie over to his subordinates, then pointed his gun at Justin."No!" Rosalie sobbed as she pleaded, "Sebastian, don't kill him! Please, don't kill him. I'll do whatever you want—just don't kill him, please!"Justin was already at death's door. Blood pooled around him, its bright red hue more striking than a wedding carpet. The petals scattered on the ground were stained crimson, painting a scene of utter devastation."Really?" Sebastian stepped closer to Rosalie and grabbed her by the throat before pressing his lips against hers.Rosalie struggled with all her might and attempted to bite him."Didn't you say you'd do anything to keep him alive? Then behave yourself!"His lips trailed down to her neck.Rosalie was firmly restrained by two men, leaving her unable to resist. All she could do was endure the humiliation Sebastian was forcing upon her.As long as Justin could be spared, she didn't care what happened to her. However, that sliver of desperate hope was shatt
Rosalie's trembling hands pressed against Justin's wound. She lifted her head, looking around frantically, but she had no idea who had fired the shot. The place was in chaos, with everyone already gone, leaving behind a scene of devastation.Everything had happened too fast. There had been no time to react."Justin!" Rosalie sobbed uncontrollably. "I… We need to get to the hospital. I'll take you to the hospital."She tried to lift him, but no matter how many times she tried, she couldn't move him.Justin lay in her arms, too weak to rise."Rose…" He grasped her hand. "You need to go. Don't worry about me. It's not safe here.""No! I won't leave! I'm not going anywhere!" Rosalie shouted in anguish. "Justin, you have to hold on! I'll take you to the hospital—I will!"Tears streamed down her face as she struggled to carry him on her back."Rose, listen to me." Justin's trembling hand grasped her wrist with all the strength he had left. "If I die… Don't be sad. I'll always be in your hear
Half an hour later, Rosalie leaned on Justin for support as she walked out, her legs weak."This is all your fault, Justin," she grumbled."Yes, it's my fault," he said, pressing a kiss to her cheek.Rosalie felt both frustrated and utterly in love with this man. He always sent her on a high, yet she could never get enough of him.Hand in hand, they stepped onto the red carpet, where the officiant was already waiting for them. The only people present were the staff who had set up the wedding.They had invited no one, nor did they need to. From this day forward, Rosalie and Justin would be each other's entire world.As the wedding march played, Rosalie held Justin's arm and slowly walked down the aisle. Her eyes turned red.She was about to become Justin's wife. She was so happy.Sensing her trembling, Justin gently squeezed her hand and patted it reassuringly.Their gazes locked, filled with nothing but love.When they reached the altar, the officiant looked at the couple standing befo
Rosalie and Justin's wedding day arrived at last.They had chosen a quiet location and hired a team to set up an outdoor ceremony. A long tunnel of lush green branches and fresh flowers stretched ahead, with a red carpet laid beneath. Ribbons tied to the flower stems swayed gently in the breeze, filling the air with romance.This was a wedding just for the two of them. In their eyes, no one else existed.After the makeup artist finished working on Rosalie, she admired her handiwork and said, "Miss Young, you look absolutely stunning! This look suits you so well."Just then, Justin stepped into the room. Rosalie turned her head at the sound of his arrival and smiled at him tenderly before speaking to the makeup artist. "You can go ahead and take care of other things. I'd like to have a moment alone with my future husband.""No problem, but don't take too long! Don't forget about the auspicious hour," the makeup artist reminded her with a cheerful smile before gathering her tools and lea
Rosalie's heart pounded wildly with excitement. She clutched the blanket tightly and bit her lip as she stared at him fixedly. She looked both shy and alluring.He was already handsome enough without a suit, but the moment he put one on, he was breathtaking. That tall, commanding figure, the firm muscles, the strikingly handsome face—every inch of him exuded charm."Baby." Justin roughly yanked the blanket off Rosalie.She gasped in shock, wrapping her arms around herself as if terrified. Her eyes also seemed to flash with panic. "What are you doing?"She looked frightened and inched backward, as if he were forcing himself on her.Rosalie's features lent her a soft, feminine beauty. Now, with that timid and vulnerable expression, she looked so fragile it could make anyone's heart melt.Justin finally saw through her little act.Role-playing, was it? The delicate, helpless woman being seized by a domineering, wicked man. Well, if that was what she wanted, he would play along.He grabbed
At night, after taking a bath, Rosalie leaned against the headboard, video-calling Theodore. Meanwhile, Justin was in the bathroom.Rosalie waved at Steve on the screen. "Hi, Steve. Can you see me?""Mama! Mama!" Steve reached toward the screen, wanting to hug her but couldn't.Theodore held his hand. "Steve, Mommy will come see you very soon.""Yes, Steve, Mommy will visit you soon. You will always be my precious little boy." Rosalie wished she could reach through the screen and hold him in her arms.Not being able to live with her child was painful, but at least Justin was by her side.Just then, Justin stepped out of the bathroom, fresh from his shower. He walked over and sat right next to Rosalie, shirtless. He accidentally appeared on camera.Theodore saw him and frowned slightly. He knew very well that Rosalie and Justin were now together, so it was only natural that they shared a bed. But seeing Justin sitting beside Rosalie half-naked in the video call still sent a pang through
Rosalie and Justin headed home.After settling down on the couch, Rosalie leaned into his embrace. "We'll be getting married in a few days."Rosalie looked up at him. "Do you feel nervous at all?"Justin nodded. "A little. What about you?"Rosalie nodded too. "I feel a little nervous, too. No, very nervous."She wrapped her arms around his neck. "Justin, we'll definitely fight after we get married, right?"Which married couple didn't face conflicts in their lifetime? They weren't robots.Justin caressed Rosalie's cheeks, knowing that she was still worried about it. "Rose, let me ask you a question.""What is it?""Did you fight with Theodore when you two were married? Did you two have any conflicts?"Rosalie furrowed her brows. "Why are you asking me this?""Because I feel like you're very worried about our marriage, so I want to hear what you think of that."Since she was worried, they should have a good chat about it and resolve her concerns, instead of letting her bring
"Okay, let me see." Justin stood in front of the three gowns and chose the third one.It wasn't the gown he chose for Rosalie at the start, but one that Rosalie picked out herself. Chronologically speaking, Rosalie probably tried on this gown after trying on the first two gowns.Justin lifted the gown before Rosalie. "Darling, how about this one?"Rosalie looked at him doubtfully before turning her attention to the first gown. "Why not the first one? You picked the first one for me, I like it too."Justin said with a smile, "If you really liked the first one, you wouldn't have been in a dilemma over the next two. If you really liked the second one, there shouldn't have been a third one. That's why I think you should choose the third wedding gown.""Justin…" Rosalie was at a loss for words. She suddenly felt so thankful for his presence.She walked up to him and hugged the gown, nodding. "Let's pick this one, then. Let's now pick out a suit for you."Rosalie did like this gow
It was the kind of playful bickering that wasn't truly fighting.Rosalie glared at him. "I dare you to! If you dare find another woman, I'll find a young man and flirt openly with him in front of you and make your blood boil!"Justin couldn't stand the mere thought of it and jealousy overwhelmed him. He grabbed her shoulders and growled, "If you ever do that, I'll punch him to death!""What about your other woman?" Rosalie said huffily. "You're making my blood boil. Since you want to find another woman to anger me, I'll find a young boy to anger you back!""I'm sorry, I was wrong," Justin said as he pulled Rosalie into his arms. "I won't find another woman. You won't go around finding a young boy as a love interest."Justin was joking when he mentioned another woman and he knew Rosalie wasn't serious about finding a young boy, but somehow he still panicked when he heard that.Rosalie could sense Justin's insecurities. She was pulling his leg and neither of them were serious in wh