“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
Meanwhile, Rosalie had been staying vigil by Sebastian’s bedside. Christopher stood at the door with his hands in his pockets, staring straight at Rosalie with furrowed brows and an unreadable expression.After pondering for a moment, he walked in. Seeing him, Rosalie turned around and greeted him.Christopher nodded. “You’ve been with him for very a long time. Yvonne told me you didn’t even have lunch this afternoon. It’s getting late. I’ll take you out for dinner.”“It’s alright, I’m not hungry.” Rosalie continued looking at Sebastian, her face etched with worry. She wanted to be by his side.He would be so scared all alone, unable to move and talk.“I know you want to accompany him, but not eating or drinking wouldn’t help him in his state right now. Even worse, it’d only make him worry. You should take care of yourself, or Sebastian might blame us for neglecting your health when he wakes up,” Christopher said.Each time someone mentioned Sebastian waking up, Rosalie would f
The lost look in Rosalie’s eyes made Christopher chuckle awkwardly as he tried to remain polite. “Pardon me. Are you upset that I’ve mentioned him?”“No. It’s just that we’re divorced, and I don’t really want to talk about him,” Rosalie said.Rosalie felt a dull ache in her chest. She hardly talked to others about Theodore, and always avoided talking bad about him behind his back. Yet he kept misunderstanding her, thinking she was going around talking ill about him when she did nothing of the sort.Even now, she didn’t want to do that.Christopher nodded. “Alright, let’s not talk about him. Let’s talk about you. Do you have any siblings?”Rosalie shook her head. “I’m an only child, with no siblings.”“Oh, I see. Your parents must dote on you a lot.”The mention of her parents ached Rosalie’s heart once more. “Yeah. A pity that they passed away very early on.”If her parents hadn’t died, there would probably have been no chance of Theodore and her meeting. Perhaps all these trag
The document stated that she wasn’t their biological child, but was instead adopted.Christopher’s heart leapt, and his eyes turned somber.Rosalie returned a while later, her face pale. Christopher looked up; seeing her face, he asked, “What’s the matter? Are you unwell?”Rosalie shook her head. “I’m fine.”She was pregnant. Feeling unwell was part and parcel of everyday life.“Should I call for a doctor? You look very pale,” Christopher said, concerned.“I’m really alright. Maybe I’m just too worried about Seb,” Rosalie insisted.In face of her insistence, Christopher didn’t push the matter further.“Oh, yes. I searched online, and found information about your parents. They were hailed as heroes, and many would have been in trouble if not for them.”“They really are heroes in my eyes. It’s a pity I’ll never get to see them again,” Rosalie said. “I’m sure you were on their mind in their final moments. You’re their only biological daughter, after all.”Rosalie nodded. “Ye