Wesley turned his head. "What's the matter? You're really something, always eyeing something else while not being satisfied with what you already have."Theodore was momentarily at a loss for words, but still unwilling to relinquish Rosalie's hand.Cynthia gritted her teeth, a hint of unwillingness flashing in her eyes as she put on another pitiful act."Uncle, it's all my fault. I'm sorry, I-""Since you know it's all your fault, then just kill yourself already," Wesley ruthlessly interrupted her.Rosalie was shocked. In fact, she hadn't met her father-in-law many times, and was quite afraid of him. He rarely smiled, and Rebecca didn't mention him much either. All she knew was that her father-in-law and his wife seemed to have a bad relationship. The couple lived separately, which made Rosalie think her father-in-law didn't value marriage much.A shocked Cynthia's lips trembled. "I...""Dad, you're going too far." Theodore frowned, his voice icy. "It's not Cindy's fault, it's a
Theodore gently patted Cynthia's slender back. "Don't worry, I'll handle everything.""Is it true that I'll never be able to be part of the Spencer family? Are we really never going to be together?"Thinking of Wesley's words, Cynthia was furious. What was so great about Rosalie?! She was from a humble background and wasn't worthy of the Spencer family's protection!Theodore frowned, his expression grave. "Let's not think about that for now. Take care of yourself.""I don't think I can take care of myself anymore." Cynthia wiped her tears. "Theo, I don't know how long I have left. But even if it's only for a short time, I'll be happy as long as I'm with you. Whether or not we can make our status official doesn't matter anymore.""Alright, stop crying."Theodore didn't say much more. Instead, he bent down to tidy up the lunch boxes on the coffee table. He took special care with the one with the chili peppers, covering it carefully."Theo, aren't you going to have lunch?" Cynthia
Theodore frowned, a trace of anger flashing in his eyes.Rosalie stared blankly at the crystal bracelet on the ground, as if it represented the irreparable rift between her and Theodore. She silently bent down, picked up the broken pieces, and threw them into a nearby trash can before walking away.Consumed by an inexplicable anger, Theodore strode forward and grabbed Rosalie's wrist forcefully. "What is the meaning of this?!"From Theodore's perspective, Rosalie had deliberately broken the crystal bracelet.Rosalie winced from his strong grip, frowning as she struggled to free her hand. "I don't understand what you mean."She knew he was asking about the crystal bracelet, but why was he so angry? It was just a gift he had casually bought for her based on Cynthia's suggestion.With a cold expression on his face, Theodore was about to speak when Wesley intervened."Do you want to make a spectacle? Should I grab a megaphone and call all the employees here?"As Wesley spoke, Theod
Rosalie didn't have much to do, so she went to Spencer Manor early to accompany Rebecca and chat with her. Because she arrived early, her in-laws hadn't arrived yet, and neither had Theodore.Rosalie chatted and laughed with Rebecca in the hall. Even though she felt troubled inside, she kept the older woman laughing."Oh, child. You're the only one who makes me happy. You're as talkative as ever, and you're becoming increasingly cunning, like a fox," Rebecca said as she patted her daughter-in-law's hand affectionately.Rosalie teased, "How could you say that, Grandma? Why did you call me a cunning fox? Hmph! I'm not talking to you anymore.""You're a little fox indeed, haha!"Suddenly, Rebecca remembered something. "By the way, didn't you graduate? I'll arrange a job for you at the company later. Tell me what kind of job you want.""No need, Grandma. I'll find a job myself. I don't want to rely on family. I want to rely on my own efforts.""Rose, I admire your independence. But
After a short while, the call connected."Hello."With Rebecca nearby, Rosalie couldn't afford to sound too distant when talking to Theodore.So, she had to warmly say, "Honey, it's me."Hearing Rosalie's tone, Theodore frowned, feeling a bit puzzled. "What's up?""When are you coming to Grandma's place?"Theodore glanced at his watch. "I'll come later.""Can you come earlier?""Why the rush? It's still early.""I just want you to come earlier and spend more time with Grandma.""Is that Grandma's request?"Rosalie responded with a hum."In that case, you can tell her I'll come later.""But...""Have you forgotten what you said earlier? You've been patient with me for a long time. It'll be more comfortable for you if I come later, so you won't have trouble eating."After saying that, Theodore abruptly hung up, as though sulking and holding her to her words.Rosalie had only said those things because she had no other choice, afraid Theodore would find out she was pregnant
With Theodore here, Rosalie needed to divert her attention even more.Theodore snatched the things from her hand and tossed them aside. "Stop being so sarcastic.""I'm just speaking the truth. But come to think of it, didn't you also get relief? You sneakily sent Cynthia abroad, then spent two months on a business trip just to be with her. You must have had enough of our marriage. It's been a year of grievances for you."Just the thought of such things sent shivers down Rosalie's spine. Even before marriage, she had known this man's heart belonged to Cynthia. His kindness to her over the past year was merely out of obligation.However, she had always believed that, at least throughout their marriage, he had been faithful. But she never expected him to have done something like this.Theodore furrowed his brows tightly, his face darkening. "Who told you?""Who told me?" Rosalie turned her head, innocently saying, "It definitely wasn't poor Cindy who told me. She's so innocent, kind
A sharp pain shot through Theodore's arm, but he remained composed and nonchalant."Mom, Dad, you're here."Wesley tugged at his tie and awkwardly cleared his throat. "If you have something to discuss, you should move to your room for privacy. Aren't you afraid of being seen and laughed at for doing that here? Were you two in that much of a hurry?"Rebecca walked over with her cane, smiling warmly. "I don't think you're in that much of a hurry. Otherwise, why is Rose's belly still flat? Theo, it seems like you need to be even more anxious."Theodore furrowed his brow, a hint of embarrassment flashing in his eyes. "Grandma, it's not what you think.""You pinned your wife down on the couch and kissed her passionately. How else should we interpret that?"Rebecca didn't beat around the bush. After all, they were all adults who were experienced in these matters. There was no need to pretend otherwise.Theodore was at a loss for words. If no one had come in, he couldn't guarantee what
"Mom, this is just my usual expression. I'm like this with everyone," said Wesley, indirectly explaining that he wasn't intentionally targeting Sydney.Actually, he was quite happy to see his wife. It was just that he wasn't good at expressing it, and Sydney didn't mind either."She's your wife. Why would you treat her the same as anyone else?" Rebecca raised her finger at her son. "You..."Sydney took the older woman's arm. "It's alright, Mom. Let's go eat. It's rare for everyone to gather together. Let's not talk about unhappy things today."Sydney's implications were apparent to Wesley, who frowned but didn't say anything.Theodore chimed in, "Yeah, let's enjoy a meal since we're all together. It's rare.""Hah... you make it sound like such a good thing," said Wesley, glancing coldly at his son. His gaze was as sharp as a knife, as if implying something.Rebecca furrowed her brows. "Wesley, what's wrong with you now? What did Theo do to offend you?"Wesley smiled. "Mom, it's
She and Justin's baby must have really wanted to survive, which was why it tried so hard to stay in her body.For all she knew, it was Justin staying by her side in another way.Rosalie caressed her stomach while covering her lips as she sobbed brokenly. This time, she didn't cry merely due to sorrow, but because she saw a ray of light amidst the hopelessness, and Justin's shadow within the light.Theodore gently patted her through the sheets. "Rose, you still have me and Steve. We'll stay by your side. I'll also take care of the baby in your stomach. I won't let him grow up without a father."Rosalie looked at Theodore, tears streaming down her face. She held his hand tight, words unspoken in her heart that she didn't know how to express.After being under observation in the hospital for two days, the doctors made sure that she was physically fine and Theodore took Rosalie home.Rosalie was ready to see Steve.She had been emotionally unstable and didn't dare to see Steve not b
When Rosalie opened her eyes, she saw the ceiling above her. The mild scent of disinfectant drifted in the air and tears filled her eyes."Rose, you're finally awake."Theodore heaved a sigh of relief and held her hand tight.Rosalie was still in a daze, her eyes empty as she lay silently on the bed."Rose, you're pregnant. The doctor said that the fetus is two months old."Rosalie's brows furrowed. She turned around and gaped at Theodore in shock. "What…what did you say?""It's been less than 50 days since you disappeared, but the fetus is more than 50 days old, so I think this baby…" Theodore didn't go on, but the meaning behind his words was clear.Rosalie caressed her stomach and recalled what Justin said in her dream about their love continuing. He was caressing her stomach at that time. As it turned out, it was a foreshadowing of what was going to happen."It's Justin's child," she said agitatedly.Sebastian had a vasectomy, and the timing wasn't right. The baby was cert
"Silly girl, it isn't your fault. It was my own choice. If I were given another chance, I'd still be willing to be with you. Moments spent with you were happier than my entire lifetime. I should be the one saying sorry. I didn't protect you well and let you get hurt."Justin felt so real, as though he were still alive. Rosalie could sense the tears in his eyes and feel his every breath."Justin…" Rosalie broke down crying."Rose," Justin said, holding Rosalie's hand. "It's time for me to leave. I'm sorry, but I can't stay by your side.""No, Justin!" Rosalie grabbed his hand and cried agitatedly, "You said earlier that you're mine and I'm yours. You said you'd never leave me! You can't go back on your word!""Rose," Justin said, tears streaming down his face. "Although my body is no longer with you, my soul will always be in your heart. No matter where you go, you'll bring me with you. As long as you think of me, I'll live on."He gently pulled Rosalie up to her feet, his face ha
Warm sunlight shone on Rosalie's face, making her feel toasty.She opened her eyes slowly and found herself in a warm embrace. Before her was a face that was so achingly familiar, her breath caught.He looked at her affectionately with his deep, dark eyes, caressing her face with his hands. His coarse hands rubbed against her tender cheeks, and it all felt so real."Justin," Rosalie called out tentatively and very cautiously, suppressing the emotions stirring in her heart. She almost whispered it, for fear that her dream might come to an end.Justin flashed her a doting smile. "Why are you crying? Did you have a bad dream?""Bad dream?" Rosalie looked around her. She and Justin were in their room.Everything felt so real. She felt so happy and warm, and all those scary things that had happened felt like nothing but a nightmare.Rosalie started tearing up as she dove into Justin's arms. "Justin, I was so frightened! Turns out that it's just a dream. I thought I lost you."She wo
In the deep of the night, Rosalie dreamt of Justin once again.They were walking down the red carpet, filled with joy—but the next moment, a bullet pierced mercilessly through his heart, snatching his life from him. She saw him lying in a pool of blood.She screamed and struggled with all her might, but she was helpless. Nightmares haunted her night after night."Justin, Justin! Don't die! I'm begging you, don't die! Don't kill Justin, I'm begging you, don't kill him, don't! Ahhh!" Rosalie screamed as her eyes flew open.In the next second, she found herself in a warm embrace. "Rose, I'm here. It's just a nightmare, a nightmare."Although it was a nightmare, it really did happen.Rosalie felt the warmth of his arms and burst out crying."I caused Justin's death, I harmed him! If…if I made him leave, if I didn't go to the airport to find him, he would still be alive and well. Why did I go and find him? Sebastian was right, everyone who loves me ends up in a terrible plight. I cau
Rosalie held the rings tightly in her hands and put them at her chest, sobbing, "Justin, Justin…"She collapsed on the bed, dissolving into tears."Rose, I know you're in a lot of pain, but I want you to know that you still have me and your son. Don't you want to see Steve? He really missed you."The mention of Steve made Rosalie come alive, but only for a split second.She gripped her collar tight. "I need some time to be alone. I don't want him seeing me like this."She didn't want to scare her son. She was afraid that she might break down before Steve."Okay. If you need me to be by your side, just call me."Rosalie shut her eyes and curled up into a ball, ignoring Theodore's offer.Theodore sighed and pulled the sheets up over her before leaving the room.When he was walking down the corridor, his phone started buzzing in his pocket. He pulled it out of his pocket and answered the call."Mr. Spencer, we've dealt with Sebastian's corpse."Theodore clenched his fists so ti
It was like a long, long nightmare.Rosalie didn't know how much time had passed. All she could remember was herself walking in the desert for a long, long time. She felt tired, thirsty, and hot. She saw no end to the desert and she seemed to be looking for something, although she had forgotten who she was.Just as she fell from tripping over a stone and found herself unable to crawl back up, a man appeared before her.Rosalie looked up, and tears welled up in her eyes the moment she saw who it was.She suddenly remembered who she was and she reached out a trembling hand, calling out, "Justin… Justin…!"Her voice was hoarse.Justin crouched down. "Rose.He reached his hand out, as tender as before.Rosalie felt as though she had found her lifeline. Yet right before their hands touched, a loud gunshot sounded as she saw a bullet pierce mercilessly through Justin's chest. Blood trickled down the wound.Justin collapsed to the ground."No…no, no!"Rosalie yelled at the top of h
"Sebastian Carter, dare you kill me? Hahaha…!" Rosalie laughed.Her scornful laughter was akin to blades that pierced Sebastian's heart. He knew his time was up and all forms of pretense were useless.Although he refused to concede defeat, he had no other choice.Anyone who loved this woman was bound to end up in a horrible plight.Out of the blue, he asked, "Theodore, do you love Rose?" "Of course I do, but I'm not as perverted as you are," Theodore spat."Yes, I'm perverted while your love is noble and dignified. At the very least, Rose loved you once, but what about me? She has never loved me." Sebastian chuckled bitterly, tears filling his eyes. "I just want her to love me! What wrong have I done? I just don't want to lose the woman I love. How is that wrong?"Until now, Sebastian refused to admit his wrongdoings. He might know it in his heart, but he refused to admit it outright.Tears of indignation rolled down his cheeks as he bawled like a child. "The only wrong I di
Sebastian gritted his teeth as he vented his overwhelming wrath on Rosalie's body.Rosalie shut her eyes and bit down on her lips hard, bearing with the pain. She didn't cry out for fear that the people outside would hear her and realize the indecency that was going on.The men outside were shouting anxiously. Just then, one of their members ran over with an electric drill in hand. "I found this! Let's try it."A loud drilling sound came from the door. A few minutes later, the door lock finally came loose.The door was kicked open with a loud bang and Theodore barged in with his men. Sebastian and Rosalie were seated by the bedside, with Sebastian holding a gun pointed at Rosalie's temple.Rosalie's hair was in a mess, with tears streaming down her face. Her sleep gown was all tattered and torn.Fire burned in Theodore's eyes when he saw the scene before him. "Sebastian Carter, what did you do?!""I did everything you can imagine! If you don't believe me, just watch." Sebast