Rebecca said, "Don't blame her."Rosalie nodded. "I won't, Grandma. I don't have any reason to hold a grudge against her. I think Mom’s quite lonely, too.""Yes, she’s rather pitiful. If I could turn back time, I wouldn't have let her marry Wesley. It's also my fault. But I asked you not to blame her not because she is pitiful, but because she had another reason for being harsh to you."Rosalie was puzzled. "Grandma, what do you mean?""When she was harsh to you, what did you see?""I..." Rosalie was confused. "I just saw Mom being harsh to me."Rebecca chuckled, and raised her hand to flick Rosalie’s forehead. "Silly girl. I mean, what did Sydney's harshness result in?"Rosalie rubbed her forehead, feeling a bit dazed from the flick. "It resulted in..." She thought for a moment, and then tentatively said, "It resulted in Theo arguing with her.""That's right," Rebecca said. "You finally got it.""Theo argued with his mother to protect you. Think about it! Why would Sydney,
"Isn’t it impolite? What if she gets angry?" Rosalie said worriedly."She should be feeling more sad than angry now," Rebecca said. "She needs comfort. Actually, there are many things I want to talk to her about, but she's not close to any of the Spencers right now. Since you and Theodore are divorced, you and Sydney have many similarities. So if you go, she won't be angry with you.""Grandma, I don't know what to talk about with Mom.""Do you not want to go?" Rebecca asked. "If you don't want to, it's okay. I won't force you.""It's not that," Rosalie explained. "I just...don't know what to say.""Don't be nervous." Rebecca patted her hand. "Once you're there, you'll know. You don't need to say grand things or a lot of comforting words. As a woman, just speak from the heart."Rebecca's simple words enlightened Rosalie. "I understand, Grandma."Rebecca didn't have Rosalie stay for lunch. Before lunchtime arrived, she had already sent Rosalie off to have lunch with Sydney.Actua
"I..." Rosalie scratched her nose awkwardly. "Dad, what are you doing here?"Could this be Wesley's residence? And what about the lipstick on his chin and the scratch marks on his neck? Could he be here with another woman?As Rosalie was contemplating this, a voice came from inside the room. "Wesley, who is it?"Rosalie's heart skipped a beat. Wasn't that Sydney's voice?Wesley turned his head. "It's Rosalie."Soon, Rosalie heard the sound of footsteps. She saw Sydney with her long hair down and in a silver silk nightgown, tying a belt around her waist as she walked.Rosalie's mind buzzed. When she saw Sydney's sultry appearance and the kiss marks on her neck, she instantly understood what happened. Never had she expected the two of them to…She had thought Sydney hated Wesley. They had been separated for many years, but she hadn't imagined…Rosalie didn't dare think about the details because the images were already forming in her mind.Compared to Rosalie's shock, Sydney se
Rosalie bit the bullet, and walked in."Have a seat. I'll go change my clothes."Sydney's figure swayed gracefully as she walked toward a room. Rosalie stared at her back, stunned.Sydney had maintained herself well. Her appearance was outstanding—full of charm young women didn't have. She looked like she was in her early thirties. If Rosalie didn’t know, she would have thought that Sydney and Theodore were actually siblings instead of mother and son.Soon, Rosalie heard a sound coming from the room."Sydney, are you sure you want me to go now?""Wesley, if you say disgusting things again, I’ll kick you out myself. Shut up while you can still walk out on your own two legs!"Rosalie shuddered uncomfortably. If she had known, she wouldn't have come no matter what.Not long after, Wesley came out of the room dressed in a sharp suit.Rosalie had to admit that even though Wesley was a middle-aged man, he had an extraordinary appearance. He was like the handsome older man in drama
Sydney’s smoking appearance was particularly charming—the alluring way she exhaled smoke was incredibly sexy. Even though Rosalie was a woman, she felt attracted to Sydney. If she were a man, she would be tempted.Rosalie really didn’t know who Wesley loved so much back then to mistreat Sydney like this. There was a beauty right in front of him, so why didn't he cherish her?It was really true what they said—if a man wanted to cheat, he would find a way.Rosalie didn't know what Sydney was laughing at.Sydney took another drag of smoke, and exhaled it. "No, it's still the same."Rosalie was puzzled, "Then why is he...""Why is he here, and why am I sleeping with him?"Rosalie smiled awkwardly. "It's okay if you don't want to talk about it.""There's nothing to hide." Sydney flicked the ash off her cigarette. "People have needs, and I can't be alone all the time. Having a sexual partner is okay, and Wesley is quite capable in that aspect. He can fulfill my needs."Rosalie was a
"There are many things in this world that might have influenced him," Sydney said coldly. "You also lost your parents when you were young. Isn't it said that children without parents are prone to going astray? Yet, you seem fine and seem to be on the right path."Hearing Sydney's icy tone, Rosalie couldn't believe it for a moment. She immediately said, "That's because Grandma took care of me. Even though my parents passed away, I still received a lot of love. I wasn't alone, but it was different for Theo. Although he has parents, when he was young, his father was far from his mother, and his mother..."Rosalie realized she was being impulsive, and stopped herself. If she continued, she would probably offend Sydney. She didn't want to argue with Sydney; she came to reconcile with her, not to quarrel."What about his mother?" Sydney asked, her tone somewhat cold as she stared at Rosalie fixedly. "Go on."Seeing Rosalie still silent, Sydney helped her out. "His mother also doesn't c
“Oh, please. You’re his biological mother. Why would you be afraid of things being awkward? He’s your son, for goodness’s sake!” Rosalie said.She couldn’t understand. Did Sydney forget how to be a mother? Sydney turned around to glance at her. “I almost forgot that you’re a mother now.” Her gaze landed on Rosalie’s belly. “Still not intending to announce it?”Rosalie caressed her belly as she shook her head. “I told Grandma that I’m traveling.”“Seems like you’re bent on keeping it a secret till the end.”“Thanks for helping me to keep it under wraps, Mom.”Sydney had long known of Rosalie’s pregnancy, but never mentioned it to anyone. She was clearly a woman of her word.Sydney shrugged. “Since I promised you not to talk about it, of course I wouldn’t. I know that if I let the cat out of the bag, it’ll only make things difficult for you. But do you really intend to hide the baby from Theodore forever?”“We’ll talk about it when the time comes. I just want to deliver the ba
Rosalie tugged Sydney’s sleeve and pulled at it, shaking her head profusely at her. She mouthed, “Ask him when he’s free, and that you can wait.”The corner of Sydney’s mouth twitched. She coughed dryly, and put out the cigarette between her fingers. “In that case, when are you free? You can’t possibly be busy all the time, can you?”“I’m busy all the time.”His heartless rejection made Sydney’s brows furrow. A piercing pain shot through her chest. She could sense that Theodore didn’t want to have a meal with her, or even see his own mother.Before Rosalie could say anything further, Sydney decided that she would give it another shot. “Are you sure you aren’t free? Not even for half an hour?”“I’m sorry, no.”Sydney’s grip over her phone tightened, and she chuckled helplessly. “Alright, then. Go ahead and be busy. I won’t bother you anymore.”Sydney was about to hang up when Rosalie snatched the phone from her hand and said to the man on the line, “Theodore Spencer!”Theodo