Christopher nodded. "No problem. You must also keep what I've told you a secret. We're in this together now."Yvonne murmured an agreement, then finally said, "Actually, Rose and my brother's marriage is fake."She then recounted everything to Christopher.After hearing her story, Christopher fell silent. "I didn't expect that. If they divorce, it shouldn't be a big issue.""It won't be a big deal for Rose, but it will be for Seb. His feelings for her are real. If he finds out she’s his cousin, he won't be able to handle it. Given his current condition, even if he wakes up, he'll need a long recovery period and can't handle such a shock. Who knows what the consequences will be if we tell him!""Yes, this is a difficult situation. Let's keep this between us and play it by ear," Christopher said heavily."Okay." Yvonne nodded. "That's all we can do for now."She still couldn't believe that Rosalie was her cousin. Reality was indeed more dramatic than any TV show!-Rosalie stayed
Theodore frowned. "What could I do to her? Eat her?""You..." Yvonne was about to retort, but Rosalie tugged at her arm. "Vonnie, ignore him. Let's go."Rosalie pulled Yvonne away, trying to leave."I have something to tell you. Can we talk alone?" Theodore said."We have nothing to talk about," Rosalie sneered."Just two minutes, right here. We don't have to go anywhere."Theodore stood in front of Rosalie like a mountain, making it clear he wouldn't let her leave without saying his piece.After thinking for a moment, Rosalie turned to Yvonne. "Vonnie, you go rest for a bit. I'll look for you once I'm done.""Rose, do you really want to talk to him?" Yvonne asked, worried."It's fine." Rosalie gave Theodore a cold look. "I'll be right here. I won't go anywhere.""Okay, but just for a couple of minutes! I'll be waiting for you." Yvonne shot Theodore a warning glare before leaving."Didn't you say you were transferring Cynthia to another hospital? Why are you still here?" Ros
Everything was too much of a coincidence, to the extent that she was suspicious. Who else would go to this length to help her besides Theodore?Before, she might have suspected he was the one behind the attack on Sebastian, but that was just her being impetuous. When she calmed down, she thought Theodore wouldn't do such a thing. He might fight with Sebastian, but he wouldn't do something so vicious behind his back.However, both Sebastian and the injured man today had hearts that matched Cynthia's.She couldn't imagine Theodore being such a person, capable of doing something so cruel just to find a suitable heart for Cynthia. However, all of this was just her speculation. She had no evidence.Theodore looked uneasy. "Why are you looking at me like that? I know you don't care if Cindy lives or dies. I told you this not because I want to gloat, but because..."Theodore paused, wanting to say something, but then stopping."Because what?" Rosalie asked coldly. She wanted to hear wha
This was the first time 48 hours seemed like a century to Rosalie, and she spent it in agony because she didn't know what the outcome would be. The only thing she could do was wait.Every second was agonizing. What frightened her more than the torment of waiting was receiving a terrible result in the end.If the outcome was destined to be tragic, Rosalie would rather endure the torment of waiting forever than hear an answer that would lead to her despair.Cynthia's surgery was also over; her heart transplant was very successful. She didn't know the donor, but was very aware of how that person died. No one knew how this came to be, except maybe the gods, her, and Yerick.Rosalie didn't know that from time to time, Theodore would secretly and silently watch her as she worried and grieved for Sebastian. He could only hide in the shadows, not daring to appear before her, and endure heart-wrenching pain.He had lost Rosalie by his own doing, and now, he could only hide behind the scene
Rosalie tried to tell herself not to get too emotional. Sebastian had just woken up, and if she became too emotional, it would affect him. But no matter how hard she tried to control herself, tears kept streaming down her face.She was simply so happy—a miracle had happened! Fortunately, she had persisted with her choice and held on to that slim hope."Rose, I'm just glad you're okay. I had such a long dream. I dreamt someone was trying to hurt you. I desperately wanted to warn you, but I couldn't wake up. I was hanging on the edge of hell, and someone was trying to drag me down, but...but I didn't want to go. I fought desperately to climb up because I heard you calling my name," Sebastian said. Even though Sebastian had woken up, he was still full of panic when he said all these.Seeing him like this, Rosalie felt heartbroken. She couldn't imagine how much he had suffered while he was in a coma. Perhaps, as Yvonne had said, comatose people could hear what was happening around the
"When Sebastian first woke up, he kept calling your name, but he didn't recognize us. The doctor said that his brain injury, coupled with the surgery, most probably resulted in memory loss," Geoffrey said.Rosalie was shocked. "Does that mean he has amnesia now?"Geoffrey continued, "It appears he doesn't remember us, but he still remembers you. The doctor said this situation is rare. The brain has an emergency backup file filled with information that is most important to that person."Sebastian seems to have stored you in his most important file, so when his original memory was compromised, the backup took over. Sebastian didn't forget you because you’re the most important thing to him. He woke up calling your name."Rosalie turned to look at Sebastian in the ward, his anxious and distressed expression tugging at her heart. She couldn't believe that Sebastian had ended up like this."Did the doctor say if he can regain his memory?" Rosalie asked."The doctor couldn't be certain.
Geoffrey sighed and nodded. "Alright, we'll go out for now."Everyone left the ward, closing the door behind them. Only Rosalie and Sebastian were left."Sebastian, they've all left. Do you feel better now?"Rosalie could sense Sebastian's unease. They were his family members, but he couldn't remember them. It was truly pitiable.Sebastian nodded. "I feel better. I'm sorry, Rose. I can't remember them. Seeing them gives me pressure. Was I not on good terms with them before?""Not really. Although your father is strict with you, you have a good relationship with your sister. Do you feel uncomfortable seeing her too?" Rosalie said."I don't know. Whenever I think of them, I get a headache. It seems like my brain is trying very hard to remember, but it's not working," Sebastian replied.Seeing Sebastian's discomfort, Rosalie quickly said, "If it makes you uncomfortable, don't force it. Just focus on resting and recovering. Do you know that it's already a miracle that you woke up? I
Sebastian asked eagerly, "Did I propose to you? Can you tell me if it was a romantic scene?"After some thought, Rosalie said, "Yes, it was very romantic." It seemed like Sebastian had truly forgotten."That's good. Rose, the fact that you chose to marry me means you love me very much, right?"He gently stroked the back of her hand with his thumb. Every action of his was filled with affection.Rosalie suddenly felt nervous. The situation was spiraling out of control. Sebastian had lost a part of his memory, leading him to believe that their marriage was based on love."What's wrong?" Seeing Rosalie in a daze, Sebastian grew anxious. "Did I say something wrong? Don't you love me?"He grew increasingly panicked. "Rose, tell me the truth. What is going on?""Ugh!" Sebastian suddenly groaned, clutching his head and turning to the side in pain."Seb, what's wrong? How are you feeling? Do you have a headache?" Rosalie asked urgently.The heart rate monitor suddenly started to beep