Theodore felt as if he had been struck by lightning. “You think he ended up like this because of me?”“They’re investigating, aren't they? We won't know who did it until we find out. Some people are beasts disguised as humans.” Rosalie emphasized the last four words.Theodore was dumbstruck.The police officers turned to look at Theodore. They noticed he had bruises on his face and hands, indicative of a recent fight.Rosalie's hands were trembling. She didn't want to think Theodore had done this, but she felt like she didn’t know him anymore. Moreover, if he continued staying here, he would only pressure her to sign the consent form. It was best for him to leave.“He’s my ex-husband, and often gets into fights with my husband. They’ve fought more than once. Yesterday, he suddenly came to reconcile with me. I refused, and he got very agitated. That’s when my husband arrived to protect me, and they had a fight,” she went on.“Rose, do you really have to smear my name like this?” T
In the hospital's resting area, Yvonne found a quiet spot for Rosalie to sit down. Worry was etched on Rosalie’s face.Yvonne sat beside her, and gently patted her shoulder. “Rose, no matter what happens, remember that Seb would want you to be okay.”“Vonnie, are you prepared for the worst?”Yvonne sighed. “Sometimes, we have to face reality.”“If that’s what you think too, should we let Seb save someone else?”Although Rosalie wanted to hold on to this slim hope, deep down, she knew it was as good as nothing.Yvonne shook her head. “I don’t know. If I were you, I’d be very conflicted too. I hope my brother wakes up, but given his condition…”“Vonnie, I hope for a miracle, but right now, I really wish your parents were here. After all, my marriage to Sebastian isn’t real. I feel it's unfair for me to make this decision.”“Rose, don’t think like that,” Yvonne said, holding her hand. “You are legally his wife, and that’s what matters. Besides, my parents aren’t here right now. Yo
“Mrs. Carter, my son is ten years old and urgently needs a kidney transplant! His kidneys are failing, and he has been on dialysis for a long time. It’s sad to see such a young child suffer. Could you take pity on us and sign the consent form?” another said.“Yes, Mrs. Carter. My husband is the provider of our family. Since he fell ill, our whole family has fallen apart!”A group of people had surrounded Rosalie. They all seemed to be family members of the patients. Though they were saying sorrowful words, their demeanor was quite menacing.They surrounded Rosalie, taking turns to emotionally blackmail her.“Move aside! Move aside!” Rosalie tried to leave, but she was blocked by the crowd.“Mrs. Carter, if you were in our position, you would be just as anxious!” they persisted.“Exactly! My son is only ten years old! He still has a bright future, while your husband is on the verge of death.”“Mrs. Carter, please do us a favor and agree! If you sign, your husband could save many
“Look at what you’re saying! Your brother is already dying. Would you rather cremate him than donate his organs? How can your whole family be so vicious?” one of them spat.“Why is there only two women here? Where are your parents? Get a man who can handle this to talk. Women are so petty, they can’t handle major matters!”Yvonne was furious. “I think you’re all stupid and evil! You don’t even know who’s in charge of medical decisions. I’m telling you, even if my parents were here today, they wouldn’t agree to it!”“Hey, how dare you insult us? Who are you calling stupid and evil? You’re ignorant and malicious!”“Both of you are so unreasonable! You obviously can’t see the bigger picture!”The surrounding voices grew louder as the crowd cursed. Rosalie’s head throbbed, and beads of sweat began to form on her forehead. Her emotions were like surging magma, and the pressure was growing unbearable.“All of you, shut up!” she suddenly screamed.The scene fell silent in an instant, a
Christopher’s gaze shifted back to Rosalie. It was obvious she was under immense pressure.“Don’t worry. With me here, no one will harass you. I’ve brought in some top doctors to consult on Sebastian's case and see what can be done,” he said. Rosalie stared at the man in front of her, feeling a strange familiarity and unfamiliarity. She was sure she had never met him before, but this man appeared imposing and authoritative. The police had also shown him great respect, indicating he was no ordinary person.“Rosalie, right?” Christopher asked, having been briefed by Yvonne over the phone before he arrived.“Yes,” Rosalie responded softly.“I’ll make sure that Sebastian’s case is thoroughly investigated, and we find out what happened. As his wife, you have the legal right to make medical decisions for him. So, what are your thoughts on this?”Christopher appeared very calm, almost to the point of indifference.But Rosalie could sense that he was capable, and could remain composed
“Uncle, are you interested in Rose’s affairs?”She could sense something wrong with the look in Christopher’s eyes when he looked at Rose. It didn’t feel malicious, but more like he had bumped into someone familiar after having not seen her for many years.Christopher’s face turned cold. Displeased, he said, “What? Can’t I just ask about it? Should I not be asking about your husband from now on? I’ve doted on you in vain.”“No, Uncle!” Yvonne said. “I’ll tell you if you want to know. Let's find somewhere to sit down and talk.”With that, Yvonne led Christopher away.-Rosalie sprawled in the hospital bed as she looked sorrowfully at Sebastian. “Seb, can you hear me? I really wish you can wake up right now. Give me a miracle, won’t you? As long as you wake up, I’ll do anything you ask of me. I won’t make you angry, too.“Seb, I’ve made things clear to Theodore. I’ve rejected him, too. Don’t be angry at me anymore, okay? Wake up, please.”Just then, a voice sounded from outside
“Why do you say that? Did you two fight before the incident occurred?” Yerick asked doubtfully.Rosalie sighed. “You can say that. If only we had talked things out peacefully… I’m really beginning to think that Sebastian’s accident was all my fault.”“Rose, please don’t blame yourself,” Yerick said, crouching. “How could it be your fault? In such a situation, the only appropriate conclusion is that the perpetrator is wicked through and through.”“But I feel very upset. Give me another chance, and I’ll stop him from leaving even if it costs my life! I’m willing to do anything,” Rosalie said bitterly.Yerick patted Rosalie’s shoulders gently to comfort her. “Rose, don’t blame yourself too much. There are some things that are out of your control. You didn’t want this to happen, either.”What a silly woman!Yerick had been targeting Sebastian for a long time. Even if Rosalie didn’t exist, Sebastian would be doomed for having such a useful organ anyway.The only regret he had was tha
Sebastian opened his car door, and was about to head in when the man behind him said, “What a perfect man! I’m almost falling in love with you. Drive safely.”His words made Sebastian furrow his brows as he recalled the man’s suggestion of dying. He sensed that something was off, but he got into his car and drove away.Along the way, he wanted to call Rosalie. However, he found her phone switched off and guessed that it must have run out of power.He put his phone aside, and drove back. He had to find Rosalie, and make things clear with her.He wanted to tell her that he loved her, and that he was willing to keep waiting for her. He didn’t want to keep his feelings to himself any longer!Suddenly, Sebastian started seeing double. His vision was blurring.His head felt dizzy, and he immediately stopped the car by the roadside. He held his forehead, and shook his head hard.What was wrong with him? He only had a couple of drinks. That wasn't enough to knock him out.Suddenly, a
The two of them sat around the dining table, eating dinner as they chatted.Theodore looked disinterested as he chatted with Aurora. She could sense that as well, so she went silent and didn't bother him much.After dinner, he told her to do whatever she pleased before returning to his room. He never came out and Aurora wondered what he was doing inside.Aurora hovered outside Theodore's room, pacing back and forth many times. She wanted to knock on the door and talk to him, but she stopped herself many times for fear that he might be annoyed with her.Yerick said that he could make her get pregnant with Theodore's child.Although she managed to move to Theodore's place, he wasn't passionate with her at all, unlike in the past. He would never touch her.Aurora put her hand gently on the door as she whispered, "Theo, I'll do anything for you. I really love you."In the deep of the night, Theodore tossed and turned on the bed, unable to fall asleep.He pulled out a drawer and ret
Theodore sighed. "Rest and recuperate well. I'll send someone to find your ex-boyfriend. When I do, I'll use my network to make sure he sits in jail for a few years. I'm sure he's committed multiple crimes.""Thank you. If you really manage to find him, putting him behind bars is enough. But what should I do before you find him? He could come to me anytime. He said he'll never set me free and will kill me. He looked like he had gone mad.""I'll send someone to protect you. Don't worry.""Theo, can I…""What?" Theodore could sense that Aurora had something to say. "Just speak your mind. Don't beat around the bush.""Theo, I'm really scared. Can I stay with you before you find him? Don't worry, if you don't want me disturbing you, I won't. I'm just so scared to be by myself… I have nightmares when I sleep."Afraid that he might misunderstand, Aurora hurriedly added, "Don't worry, once he's found and put behind bars, I'll move out immediately. I'm just so scared right now. Please, I
Theodore lay on the bed, unable to fall asleep. He felt a fire burning in his heart, his mind unable to stop thinking about Rosalie.Whether his eyes were opened or closed, all he could see was her.Frustrated, he flipped to his side to pull out a drawer and retrieve a bottle of pills. He couldn't calm himself down without medication.Just then, his phone rang. Theodore picked it up and saw the name on his phone screen—it was Aurora.He flung his phone aside.It kept ringing, irritating him greatly. Eventually, he answered the call. "What do you want?""Theo, save me! Save me, quick!"Shock registered on Theodore's face. "What happened?""He's chasing after me… Can I go find you? I really have nowhere else to go! I'm so scared!""Who's chasing after you? Where are you right now?""I…I'm now at… It's so dark, I can't tell. I'm hiding in a small alleyway right now. As I came here, I think I walked past a bar called Endless. I took a right turn and ended up in this alleyway. I'm
Aurora collapsed on the ground, overwhelmed by the sudden force. Her head was pounding and she cupped her red, hot cheeks with her hands. "What…what did you do? Why did you slap me?" she asked, stunned. Yerick looked down upon her, his towering figure dark and frightening in the night. "Are you taking me as your hitman, ordering me around as you like?"It was enough that she ordered him to kill another. How dare she ask him to kill Rosalie?! She was digging her grave!"I didn't mean that," Aurora said agitatedly. "I'm just so scared! We're on the same boat, so we should help each other out.""Help each other out?" Yerick crouched down and pinched her chin. "Tell me, then. What have you helped me with so far? Why do you think I arranged for you to be by Theodore's side and allowed you to get to know him? What do you think is my motive?""I…I don't know!" Aurora said with trembling lips. The man before her was way too frightening, his eyes ghostly as he chuckled. "But I'll do wha
Justin brought the baby home and saw Rosalie spacing out before the kitchen counter. She didn't even realize they were home."Mama," Steve called out to her.Rosalie heard him and turned to look at them. "You're back."She took Steve from Justin's hands and held him in her arms."Rose, are you alright? What did Theodore tell you?" Justin asked. "Aurora felt guilty and made Angie her scapegoat. Angie has been nabbed by the police," Rosalie replied.Justin frowned. "Angie surely wouldn't be a sitting duck. She'll expose Aurora.""That's not wrong," Rosalie said. "The problem is, Aurora is too good at putting up a facade. Theodore doesn't trust Angie and he said he'll investigate things and find out if Aurora was involved. At the end of the day, he refuses to believe that Aurora is capable of something like that. He subconsciously thinks that Angie was solely responsible.""That sounds like something he would do," Justin concluded. "Last time, I could tell he's very protective of
Theodore turned around. "Is there something else?"Justin walked over. "Do you want to hold him? He seems eager to hug you."Theodore paused. Then, he gave a helpless smile at the corner of his mouth."No, you take him upstairs." The more he held Steve, the harder it would be to let go. He didn't even know why he felt such strong emotions for Steve. Perhaps it was because Steve was Rosalie's child, and thus, he couldn't help but care for the baby.Seeing this, Justin didn't insist. He was about to leave when suddenly, Steve started crying in his arms. Steve stretched out his hands toward Theodore, trying to reach him.Hearing the cries, Theodore's heart tightened. He turned around and saw Justin trying to soothe the child."Steve, what's wrong? Are you hungry? I'll take you back right away."Steve continued crying, louder and louder, and Theodore felt as if his heart were being squeezed. His feet felt like they were nailed to the ground, and he couldn't move.Justin took a few steps b
"And what about you?" Theodore countered. "Rose, when will you finally see what kind of people are around you? Sebastian's two-faced, pretentious, and full of lies. Justin has blood on his hands, with numerous enemies. He's like a ticking time bomb, and both of them will only bring you disaster."Rosalie sneered. "And how much disaster have you brought me? Do you think the mental torment you've caused me isn't enough?"Theodore gave a bitter smile. "Rose, do you want me to die to make up for the harm I've caused you?""No, I just hope you won't bother me anymore. I have my own life now. Whether it's good or bad, it has nothing to do with you. Once upon a time, Grandma was the last connection between us, but now that she's gone, we have nothing left."She avoided Theodore's gaze. "You should go now."Theodore clenched his fists. "If this is what you want, then I understand. I'll stay away from you in the future and won't bother you again, because, as you said, we have nothing left."Wi
Theodore was about to speak, but then he remembered he had important matters to discuss today and couldn't be sidetracked by Justin."Rose, I have something important to tell you. Let's talk privately.""If you have something to say, just say it," Rosalie replied. She knew he wanted Justin to leave, but she didn't mind if Justin knew what was going on.Theodore gave Justin a cold glance before continuing, "This matter concerns Grandma. I don't want anyone else around. It's something that should only be discussed between the two of us.""He's not an outsider," Rosalie replied without hesitation. "He can know about Grandma's matters too."Seeing the two of them about to argue, Justin immediately said, "I'll take Steve out for a walk and come back later."With that, Justin left.Rosalie quickly said, "Justin, you don't need to…""It's fine," he interrupted her. "I'll take him downstairs for a walk."With that, Justin left with Steve.Rosalie took a step back and said to Theodore, "Come in
Aurora looked incredibly sorrowful, completely unlike someone who was acting. Theodore, for a moment, didn't know whether he should believe her or not.When Rosalie had first told him, he had only defended Aurora, completely ignoring Angie.Now, with Aurora telling him that it was Angie who killed Rebecca, Theodore couldn't be 100% certain that Aurora was not involved in this matter.It felt like a layer of mist had been added, blurring his vision and preventing him from seeing clearly.After a long while, Theodore released Aurora."Get better first," he said, turning to leave.Suddenly, he heard some movement behind him. Turning around, he saw Aurora stumbling toward the window in the ward. She forcefully pulled open the window and jumped straight down.Theodore's brows tightened, and with rocket-like speed, he rushed forward. He grabbed her from behind and pulled her back from the window ledge. "What are you doing?!""Theo, let me die! I don't want to live anymore. Just pretend I kil