“Get a nurse to help. I can’t bear to make you do all these for me,” Sebastian said, his heart aching for her.“It’s alright. I’m willing to do all these for you. It’s nothing laborious.”When she fell sick before, Sebastian took care of her through the night. He stayed by her side when she was in deep sorrow. Rosalie felt indebted to him; taking care of him now was the only thing she could do for him right now.“Seb, be good. Listen to the doctors, so you can get off bed and maybe get discharged early,” Rosalie said. She coaxed him as if he were a child. Sebastian nodded, finally convinced. “Alright.”Rosalie filled a cup with water in the washroom, squeezed some toothpaste on his toothbrush, and walked over with an empty basin.After Sebastian was done brushing his teeth, Rosalie took the cup and basin away, rinsed them, and came over with a warm towel to wipe his face and hands.Sebastian was very touched by her careful attention toward him. “Rose, I’ll take care next time.
“Seb, I want to visit that friend of mine yesterday. He’s probably awake now, and I want to help him contact his family members.”The worried look on Rosalie’s face gave Sebastian no choice but to agree.“Okay, go ahead.”Rosalie was thankful for how understanding Sebastian was. “Thank you. I’ll be back right away.”“Honey, don’t give me empty promises. I’m scared that I’ll be disappointed. Take your time, it’s all right.” He didn’t want a repeat of what happened yesterday, where he expected her to return very quickly but ended up waiting for her for hours.Rosalie pulled the covers over Sebastian before leaving his ward.The elevator doors opened with a ping. When Rosalie looked up, she saw a man standing inside.Theodore’s hands were in his pocket as he stared at Rosalie.“I’ll wait for the next life.” Rosalie took a step back. She didn’t want to be in the same space as him.“Sure. Go ahead and wait.” Theodore pressed the button to shut the doors.Rosalie saw the doors cl
“Don’t you understand what I mean? Seems like all that studying you’ve done has gone to waste,” Rosalie said coldly.The elevator doors opened again, but Theodore grabbed her arm and pulled her out of the elevator. Rosalie struggled with all her might. “Let me go! Theodore Spencer, what do you want?”He ignored her resistance, and forcefully pulled her to an empty ward. He opened the door and locked it before pressing her against the wall, his eyes spewing fire. “Rosalie Young, I’m giving you one chance. Take those words back!”“What words?” Rosalie sneered. “Are you referring to what I said about Cynthia’s heart? Are you mad because I hit the nail on the head?”Theodore clenched his fist, and smashed it on the wall next to her ear.Rosalie’s heart was racing. She was very scared, but beyond fear, she felt anger. If Theodore really was the culprit, it proved how terrifying he really was.Fire burned in Theodore’s eyes as his chest heaved, panting heavily. He glared at Rosalie
“That’s the problem!” Theodore grabbed her shoulders. “The fact that such a possibility even came to your mind! We’ve known each other for so many years, and this is how much you don’t trust me. Even after ten years, can’t you tell the kind of person I am?”Cynthia did suggest to him to buy a heart from the black market, but he rejected that outright. He could very well have gotten his hands on a heart via illicit means, but he didn’t do so.He was very upset that someone was wrongly accusing him of doing something that he himself despised and hated! He could swallow it if Rosalie misunderstood him with regard to Sebastian. He did look like the prime suspect in other people’s eyes. Yet, how could she put the blame of other people’s death on him?Theodore’s indignant expression made Rosalie conclude that she might have gone overboard in her speculation. On the other hand, she found it rather hilarious.“You said it yourself—we’ve known each other for ten years, but before, you mis
Theodore kept harping on things between her and Sebastian, and Rosalie was getting annoyed by it. They were clearly divorced. She was free to do anything she pleased.Despite that, she had to tolerate Theodore’s judgment of her and Sebastian, as if whatever they did was immoral and indecent.They were both single, so what if they grew close? Even if they really slept together, who had the right to comment? Why was Theodore allowed to be entangled with Cynthia while he was married, while she had to be blamed for getting close to Sebastian after her divorce? Why were men tolerated for whatever they did, while women had to be blamed? If she forgave the man who hurt her, she would be called cheap.If she got close with another man, others would call her frivolous. She would be attacked no matter what she did! Everyone was biased and had double standards, and unable to be objective and fair.Theodore remained silent for a long while. He didn’t know what to say. Rosalie was thoro
“What’s the matter?” Rosalie asked, puzzled. “You don’t have a good relationship with your family?”Upon seeing Yerick’s silence, she understood the situation. “I’m sorry, I had no idea. If your relationship with your family isn’t good, I won’t contact them.”Everyone’s family situation was different, and not all family was worth keeping in contact. She didn’t want to pretend to be a saint and force Yerick to contact his family. Oftentimes, poor familial relations weren’t due to the children themselves.Yerick smiled helplessly. “Rose, I… I don’t have family.”“What did you say?” Rosalie was shocked. “You don’t have a family?”Yerick nodded. “Yes. My parents haven't been around since I was very young. I lived with my aunt and uncle, but they find me a burden,” he said with a bitter smile. “Whatever it is, I grew up and ended up living on my own.”“I see.” It must have been tough on Yerick, given such circumstances. She always thought that his family must have been proud of him
Rosalie was stunned by Yerick’s question, but soon after, her face turned serious. “Yerick, how could you think that way?”Yerick was shocked by her response. “Are you angry? Did I say something wrong?”“I am a little annoyed,” Rosalie admitted. “Am I the kind of idiot who will judge others based on my own experience?”“That’s not what I meant! Please don’t misunderstand. You’re the smartest person I’ve ever met.”He didn’t think Rosalie was idiotic. Theodore was an idiot, and so were Sebastian and Cynthia. Everyone in this world was an idiot, with the sole exception of Rosalie. Yerick thought she was wonderful. She was kind and beautiful, and trusted him so. Although he was lying to her, he didn’t find her stupid at all. She was simply too kind-hearted to believe a scoundrel like him. He truly enjoyed being with her, it made him feel good—he wanted to be with her forever.As for everyone else, he wished they would all go to hell!The shock on Yerick’s face made Rosalie laugh o
Yerick couldn’t bear to see that happen, so he did something sneaky to restore blood supply to Sebastian’s brain.The hospital staff were so stupid. Their many years of medical experience were nothing compared to a few months of research from him. If the world had to depend on these idiots, it would eventually be destroyed in the hands of extraterrestrial beings.Anyway, the survival of other men didn’t affect him because they were all morons unworthy of Rosalie. He was capable of killing them anytime he wanted.When Yerick looked at Rosalie, he smiled just like an angel—an innocent and harmless young man. No one could tell how wicked and frightening this boy was inside.“The doctors all say that it’s a miracle. I don’t know if the heavens were helping me out, but whatever it is, I feel grateful. Sebastian sacrificed too much for me. He stayed by my side at my lowest, protected me when I got hurt, and took care of me through the night when I was sick. He even risked his life to fig
"She's just a five-year-old. She's done nothing wrong. Whether I like her or not, you were the one who adopted her, so you have an obligation to take care of her. You cannot simply abandon her like this," Rosalie said. Sebastian sat beside her. "Aren't you afraid that I might go mad and kill her? Yet you still want me to continue looking after her?""I can take care of her," Rosalie said. "Didn't you say before that you adopted her to make our so-called family complete? If Nana doesn't come back, then this family will never be whole.""Are you saying that you fully acknowledge her as your daughter now?"Things had already come to this point. Whether she wanted to or not, she had to accept it. Rosalie nodded. "Yes, I do."She was indeed a mother, and she couldn't help but think about what she would do if Steve were in such a situation. That thought alone made her determined to help Nana.Sebastian kissed her on the cheek. "I'll think about it. I have some matters to attend to—I'll be i
Rosalie had nothing more to say to Sebastian, nor did she wish to continue arguing."If that's how you see things, then there's nothing I can do. I can't change your way of thinking," she said.Sebastian let go of her hand. "Rose, I risked my life to save you. If I hadn't shielded you with my body, you might already be dead. If you don't feel grateful, fine, but now you're blaming me instead? Do you have any idea how disheartening that is?""Thank you for saving me," Rosalie said coolly. "I truly owe you one.""What kind of attitude is that?" Sebastian snapped. "They say that true feelings are revealed in times of crisis. I risked my life to protect you, and what did I get in return? You mock me with sarcasm. How many men would do what I did for you? If it weren't for me, you would have—""Sebastian," Rosalie interrupted him, unable to hold back anymore. "You killed my husband, kidnapped me, made me endure an earthquake, and then saved me. And now you want me to thank you? Should I be
The bodyguard maintained his formal smile. "Mrs. Carter, Mr. Carter is waiting for you. You should go now."Rosalie stood up, ready to leave, but just then, a weak voice came from the bed. "Mommy.""Nana." Rosalie immediately sat back down and held Nana's hand tightly.Nana slowly opened her eyes. "Mommy, it hurts."Sensing something, Nana felt tears well up in her eyes and stream down her face."Nana, everything will be alright." Rosalie's heart ached."Mrs. Carter," the bodyguard reminded from behind, "you should go now. If Mr. Carter becomes impatient, he might blame Nana."He deliberately said this.Rosalie leaned closer to Nana and whispered, "Nana, I'll be back soon. Don't be afraid. There are people here to protect you."Rosalie didn't believe her own words, but she had to go. She feared Sebastian would lose his temper and take it out on Nana. He was capable of anything. He had even abandoned Nana when danger struck—how could he possibly see her as his daughter? To him, Nana wa
The earthquake lasted for about a minute and a half. The impact had left the mountain in ruins within moments. A crack split through the mountainside, exposing tangled roots, while trees leaned precariously in all directions.Rosalie suffocated under the debris. She struggled to free one hand and desperately patted Sebastian's face."Sebastian? Sebastian?"Sebastian's eyes remained closed, and blood continued to pour from his wounds.Rosalie hadn't expected him to shield her like this at such a moment.If this had happened in the past, she would have been deeply moved. But now, when she thought about everything Sebastian had done to her, any trace of emotion instantly vanished.She truly wished Sebastian would just die.A man like him—finally, the heavens had dealt him justice!Rosalie turned her gaze toward Nana's direction, and tears gushed down her face.She gritted her teeth and tried to free herself, but the moment she struggled, the surrounding rocks suddenly collapsed, crushing
After resting for a while, they continued their climb up the mountain.Nana took the lead, using both her hands and feet to ascend. She climbed like a kitten, quickly putting several dozen feet between herself and her adoptive parents.Though a child's strength was limited, her energy seemed boundless. Nana left the two adults trailing behind.Rosalie followed, a faint smile appearing on her face. Although Nana wasn't her biological daughter, she was, in fact, a mother. After becoming a mother, seeing children always stirred her maternal instincts. When Nana first called her "Mommy," she instinctively rejected it because the child had been brought back by Sebastian. But later, she found herself wanting to cry.Sebastian noticed the smile on Rosalie's face. It seemed bringing this little girl back had been the right decision.Suddenly, birds in the forest screeched and took to the sky. The treetops began to sway as a gust of wind blew through, and the ground rumbled and trembled violen
Sebastian never left home without an impressive entourage, always ensuring he had enough bodyguards with him. He feared an assassination attempt at any moment.Even here, in a place he considered extremely safe, he still felt a lingering sense of insecurity.Security teams were stationed at the mountain's foot and helicopters, patrolling the summit. Sebastian stood at the mountain's base, holding Nana with one arm while his other hand held Rosalie's.Rosalie set Nana down on the ground and said, "Now, the three of us are going to climb up the mountain together."Looking ahead, they saw a long flight of stairs. This mountain originally had none, but Sebastian had funded their construction."Rose, Nana, let's begin. Nana, you go first. Mommy will go after you, and Daddy will protect both of you from behind," Sebastian said as he gently nudged Nana forward.Excited, Nana eagerly climbed the steps.Rosalie had no choice but to follow, while Sebastian took up the rear.After about twenty mi
Seeing her mommy being sad, Nana remembered her daddy's instructions to make her mommy happy. That was why she asked Rosalie the question.Rosalie didn't know what to say in response to Nana's question. Even a five-year-old could tell that she was unhappy. She shut the book and said, "I'm not sad, I just don't like to smile. Go and have fun by yourself. I'll be here reading."She couldn't bring herself to see Nana as her daughter. It wasn't a matter of Nana being biologically hers or not, but that Nana was someone that Sebastian forced upon her.Rosalie continued with her book, but she realized she couldn't read a single word of it.Nana sat obediently on the couch, looking crestfallen. "Mommy, do you hate me very much?"Rosalie was stunned by her question. "Why do you ask that?""I feel like you hate me and don't want to care about me. You don't even want to hug me."Rosalie sighed. "Nana, I don't hate you."The one she hated with a vengeance was Sebastian. It had nothing to
Rosalie was speechless to see that she suddenly had a five-year-old daughter that popped out of nowhere. This was completely Sebastian's decision and Rosalie naturally had no affection whatsoever for the child.The girl was indeed adorable, and although she was an innocent party, Rosalie couldn't bring herself to treat the child like her mother."Where are the biological parents of this child?" Given how cruel Sebastian was, she worried that this child's parents' lives were in danger."Rose, she's an orphan. I carefully selected her from a bunch of children and we're her parents from now on."Sebastian stood up and carried Nana in his arms. "See, it's great with the three of us as a family. Once you get used to her, we might adopt another child. We can adopt many."Nana looked just like a fragile porcelain doll, the look on her face as pitiful as ever. She found everything around her foreign and she behaved with utmost caution for fear that she might upset the adults around he
Theodore had the email address investigated and found it heavily encrypted and difficult to hack into.He adopted many different approaches, tracking down the IP address, analyzing the source code of the email address, and so on—but the other party seemed to be prepared for any hacking attempts. All the clues left behind ended up false. The other party used an anonymous network and virtual private network for all his communications, making it difficult to trace the source.Theodore sought out professional hackers for help, but all traces that the other party left behind had been sophisticatedly erased away. Even professional hackers could do nothing about it.The email address he got ended up being useless in finding Sebastian's whereabouts.He didn't dare imagine the kind of life that Rosalie was leading right now. She disappeared into thin air and Justin's life was probably in danger as well. Otherwise, he would certainly protect Rosalie with his life.He contacted the Jackson