Rosalie found the sight before her very piercing to her eyes. She wasn’t used to such extreme scenes, and immediately looked away. “Vonnie, can I head out first?”“You can even take this? This isn’t even considered starters!” Yvonne had long gotten used to this. “Things are chaotic in this scene, and anything is possible, even beyond your imagination. That woman over there is the one my brother will be marrying.”Rosalie followed Yvonne’s gaze, and saw a woman dressed in a tight silver dress. She was tall and lanky, exuding an extraordinary aura. She was holding a microphone and shaking her body as she received a glass of alcohol from a male host next to her.Tammy downed the entire glass, then the male host over and jumped onto his torso, like an octopus clinging onto him. The tip of their noses rubbed against each other.Seeing that, Rosalie worried that Tammy might continue this lifestyle even after getting married to Sebastian.Wouldn’t he be made a cuckold? Tammy felt som
As Tammy spoke, she stretched out her hand. At this moment, a handsome male host handed her a cigarette and lit it for her with a lighter. Tammy took a skillful puff, and exhaled the smoke.Rosalie felt uneasy. She hated the smell of smoke and alcohol, but since she had come here by herself, she couldn't forbid them from smoking and drinking. After all, this was where they had fun, and she couldn't criticize them."Since you can't drink or smoke, how about trying your hand at gambling? I can give you some chips," Tammy suggested. She seemed to be a leader in her group."No, thank you," Rosalie said. "I don't gamble. I'm just here to accompany Vonnie. I'll be leaving soon."Just then, a beautiful woman stumbled over with a wine glass in hand. When she saw Rosalie, her eyes lit up, and she walked up to hug her. "Darling, did you come here alone? I’ve never seen you here before."Feeling uncomfortable, Rosalie leaned back. "Sorry, I... mmph..." Before she could finish speaking, the
"Sure." Tammy extended her hand. "Give it to me." The man placed a folded paper packet into Tammy's palm. Rosalie's eyes widened. What was that? Tammy unfolded the small white packet to reveal a fine white powder inside. She took a dented metal strip handed to her by the male host, scooped up some of the powder, placed it under her nose, and inhaled deeply. Then, she opened her mouth and tilted her head back. With a look of comfort on her face, she exclaimed, "This is really good stuff." Rosalie felt a chill run down her spine, and she turned and ran. Oh my god! Tammy was openly using drugs! "Rosalie, are you okay?" Yvonne had just managed to get away from the few girls who had cornered her, and hurried over to find Rosalie. Rosalie was panicking. "I need to get out of here." "Alright, let's go now." Yvonne knew that Rosalie was a strict rule-follower who couldn't handle such shocking scenes. She took Rosalie away immediately. After leaving the private room, Rosalie
Hearing the last two words, Rosalie immediately understood what Yvonne meant. She couldn't even bear to imagine the scene, and shuddered. "We have to save Seb. Is your father insane? Even if he wants a marriage of convenience for your brother, he should find someone normal!""My dad doesn't care about that. He’ll take whoever benefits him, regardless of their character. Not only is the Jones family wealthy, but they also have powerful backers. My father values power," Yvonne said. Rosalie huffed angrily. "In his eyes, power is more important than his own son!" Seeing Rosalie a bit out of breath, Yvonne put her arm around her shoulder. "Let me take you outside to get some fresh air."She then led Rosalie out of the club. The air outside was much better, and Rosalie took deep breaths. She had felt so suffocated inside."I'm sorry, Rose. I shouldn't have brought you here today. It must have scared you," Yvonne said."It's okay. Thank you for bringing me here. If you didn’t, I co
After Yvonne sent the text message, Rosalie asked, "What did you send?"Yvonne showed Rosalie her phone.Rosalie frowned. "Why did you send that? He'll be really worried if he sees it."Just as Rosalie finished speaking, Yvonne's phone rang. The caller ID showed that it was Sebastian.Yvonne proudly waved her phone, as if telling her, "See?" She then answered the call and put it on speaker.Before she could say anything, Sebastian's agitated voice came through. "Yvonne, what's going on? Where's Rose?""Seb, where are you right now? Why didn't you answer your phone?""Answer my question first!" Sebastian sounded somewhat irritable. "Where's Rose?""I'm here," Rosalie said.Hearing Rosalie’s voice, Sebastian asked worriedly, "Rose, are you okay? What's wrong?""I'm fine. You didn't answer our calls, so Vonnie sent that message to you."Sebastian's voice immediately turned cold. "Yvonne, you can’t crack that kind of joke!""I wasn't joking!" Yvonne said; she lowered her head,
Yvonne took a sip of her drink as she continued staring at her favorite couple. She silently cheered, "Go for it!""Why aren't you saying anything?" Sebastian asked when he saw that Rosalie was in a daze. He raised his hand, and waved it gently in front of her eyes. "What's going on, Rose? What's happened now?"Rosalie quickly shook her head. "It's nothing. I just want to tell you something.""What is it?"Nervous, Rosalie tugged at the hem of her shirt. Finally, she lifted her head and said, "Didn't you mention before that we could have a fake marriage?"Sebastian frowned. "Why bring that up?""Let's go see your father and tell him we're in a relationship. Even if you have to get married, you'll marry me," Rosalie said in one breath.A look of surprise flashed across Sebastian's face. "Rose, do you know what you're saying?""I do." Rosalie raised her voice. "Seb, I know exactly what I'm saying. Let's go see your father right now."She grabbed his hand and tried to lead him ou
Late at night, the Carter Residence was brightly lit.Xyla was dressed neatly. Sitting at her dressing table, she yawned. A maid was doing her hair. "So late, and still making a fuss," she grumbled.The maid, who looked to be in her forties and seemed to have worked for Xyla for a long time, bent down and whispered in her ear, "Mrs. Carter, it's the first time Mr. Sebastian is bringing his girlfriend home. He must be eager for you to meet her.""He brings a girlfriend home just after a marriage has been arranged for him. How timely." Xyla picked up a diamond hairpin from the dressing table, and put it against her hair. "I'll wear this one."Xyla went downstairs with her maid’s help. Everyone in the living room was seated nicely.Geoffrey glanced up at his wife, and said indifferently, "Come over and meet Miss Young."Xyla slowly walked up and glanced at Rosalie, who stood up nervously from the sofa. "Hello, Mrs. Carter."Xyla looked her up and down. "You’re Sebastian's girlfri
Xyla's gaze fell on Rosalie. Her half-smile made Rosalie feel uneasy. However, Rosalie still offered a polite smile. This was her first time meeting Sebastian's mother. Xyla looked well-maintained; she was a beautiful woman with great poise. Sebastian's excellent appearance must be inherited from his parents."Very nice," Xyla said calmly. "When are you two getting married?"As soon as the topic of marriage came up, Rosalie tensed up. She smiled, and said, "Seb and I are still discussing it. As for the wedding, we...""What's there to discuss?" Geoffrey interrupted her.Rosalie was stunned for a moment, then smiled. "Marriage is a big deal. Of course, it needs to be properly discussed. And then...""Aren't you in love with each other?" Geoffrey interrupted her again. "Isn’t the reason you announced you’re together and came here in a hurry to explain the situation to us is so you can get married as soon as possible?"Sebastian, worried his father might make things difficult for
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