“I see. Vonnie must be having a hard time right now,” Rosalie said. “Don’t worry about her. She has to learn how to manage the company instead of relying on her brother for everything. It’s good for siblings to share the burden together,” Christopher said.Rosalie nodded. “Yes, I trust Vonnie is up to the task.”“Can you join me for dinner?”“Me?” Rosalie exclaimed in shock. She already had dinner, and couldn’t have another meal.“Oh.” Christopher smiled. “I know you’ve already had dinner. What I meant was, could you sit down for a chat with me as I eat? I haven’t talked with someone for a while. So many things happened, I do feel quite regretful about things.”Rosalie found it hard to reject Christopher’s invitation, but the thought of Sebastian still waiting for her made her bite and bullet and say, “Seb might still be waiting for me, so…”“Don’t worry,” Christopher said. “He was in good shape when I saw him. He even told me you’ve been taking care of him, and he feels quite
Rosalie nodded. “He hasn’t, but I’m sure he didn’t do it on purpose. He seldom tells me about his family, and I only found out he had a sister when I met her in person.”She was afraid Christopher might be upset, so she tried to offer an explanation.Christopher took a sip of his tea. “Don’t be so anxious to explain things to me. It’s fine. I don’t really mind that Seb didn’t mention me to his wife. Since you two are together now, it’s a matter of time before we meet. Aren’t we both seated here at the moment? It’s not too late for us to get to know each other.”Rosalie smiled politely. “Yes. I never knew he had an uncle like you before this.”“An uncle like me?” Christopher asked curiously. “What sort of uncle do you think I am?”“I know that you’re of high status, but keep a low profile.” “I’m not someone important, just a government worker. At the end of the day, no matter how high-ranking I am, I am but a civil servant. It’s just a matter of address,” Christopher said indiffe
“She did get it, but…” Rosalie said helplessly, “she spent it all, and ended up unable to take care of me financially. She left me at the entrance of a company building. Thankfully, Mr. Spencer saw me and took me to the Spencer residence. I lived there until I got married to Theodore.”“Were they making you a child bride for their family?” Christopher asked, brows furrowed.Rosalie wasn’t sure if she heard it right, but she thought she heard his voice turning cold.She immediately explained, “No! Grandma didn’t take me as a child bride, but treated me like her own granddaughter. She treated me very well, and I married Theodore willingly. No one forced me into it.”“So you married him for love, and not because you were forced or to repay their kindness?” Christopher pursued further.“Yes, I married him because I loved him. The Spencer family is powerful and rich, with hoards of women fighting to marry into it. Why would they force me?”She could be frank with others and say that s
“He didn’t mistreat me, it’s just…” Rosalie paused for a moment, suddenly at a loss for words. “Just what?” Christopher pressed further. “If he treated you well, why did you two divorce? I heard the mistress he had an affair with and Seb are currently in the same hospital.”Rosalie put her hands on her knees, her fingers intertwining with each other uneasily.“I can chase that homewrecker away,” Christopher said, wanting to do something for her.Rosalie didn’t expect Christopher to go to such an extent for her. It seemed he really doted on Sebastian, and in turn her.She squeezed out a smile. “Thank you, but there’s no need for that. I don’t care for that.”“Really? Theodore Spencer betrayed you for another woman, and divorced you. Knowing that his mistress and your husband are in the same hospital right now, don’t you feel upset? You have the Carters backing you up now. I can help you. You don’t need to take this lying down. You can pay back those who have hurt you tenfold.”E
“You’re still around!” Rosalie exclaimed as she approached him.Christopher surveyed her from head to toe. “What’s the matter? Do you feel unwell?”She shook her head. “No, I just suddenly needed the washroom.”Christopher stuck his hands in his pocket, and looked at her doubtfully. “I heard you vomiting.”“It might be something I ate.” Rosalie smiled awkwardly. “Please pardon me, I have poor gastric.”“Has it always been like this?” he asked; it was clear he didn’t believe her. He looked at her stomach. If he looked closer, he would be able to notice her bump. Feeling slightly guilty, Rosalie quickly covered her stomach with her hand.Christopher furrowed his brows. Rosalie feeling unwell and the sound of her vomiting gave him a thought.“Are you pregnant?” he asked.Rosalie’s heart leaped, and she replied frantically, “I’m…I’m not.”However, her anxious expression confirmed his guess. “If it’s true, you can’t keep it under wraps forever.”Rosalie’s eyes turned red. “I…”
“For how long are you going to hide it?” Christopher said. “Your stomach is already showing, and you eventually won't be able to keep it under wraps.”“I’ll take it a day at a time. I’m waiting for Sebastian to make a full recovery before telling him about it. He knew about everything, but it’s a pity that he lost his memories. I wonder if he’ll be able to regain them,” Rosalie said. “Were you planning to keep the baby right from the start?”She nodded. “It’s my baby too, and I’ll deliver it no matter what. I know you might not feel comfortable knowing that I married your beloved nephew while pregnant with my ex-husband’s baby, but Seb knew about it before we got married. Though, he’s now…”“Rose,” Christopher cut her off mid-sentence. “Don’t worry, I’m not blaming you for anything. I’m just worried you won’t be able to take all the pressure by yourself without anyone helping you. Your ex-husband has already caused you so much trouble, and now, Seb has become a burden you have to
It did feel bad keeping everything to herself.“I’ll try my best to help Seb regain his memory. If he really can’t, at the very least his body will be fully recovered. As my stomach grows, I have to eventually tell him the truth. I can’t lie to him that the baby is his, that’s too unfair to him. But I’m worried that if we got divorced, his father would try to control his marriage again,” Rosalie said,“It’s not that I don’t want him to get remarried, I just don’t want his father to dictate his marriage. I don’t want to see Seb miserable. He thinks the same, too. If he can be with a woman he wants to marry, I’d naturally give him my blessings.”“Seb grew up in a strict household. I know his father, and how that man prioritizes financial interests. Nothing else matters. He wouldn’t even show mercy to his own son. Seb was often beaten up by him when he was young, and his father would destroy anything he liked,” Christopher explained. Rosalie’s heart leaped at Christopher’s descriptio
Christopher didn't seem too happy, so Rosalie explained, “I didn’t mean that. I just wanted to reassure you.”“I’m very reassured by you. The request I made wasn’t targeting you. I just think that since your marriage with Seb isn’t real, it’s not good to drag things out for too long. It’s better for you both if you end it early. It’s not that I think you’re not worthy of my nephew. I can tell that you want a divorce soon, too.”Upon understanding Christopher’s intent, Rosalie nodded. “Yes, you’re right. I misunderstood you. I’m sorry about that.”Whether Christopher was looking down on her or if it really was as he explained, it didn’t matter to Rosalie. She trusted his explanation. He didn’t look like he was lying.“It’s alright. It’s understandable that you’d think that way. I didn’t make things clear enough, and caused you to misunderstand,” he said. Rosalie didn’t expect Sebastian to have such a kind and understanding uncle. Perhaps because of his status, he had seen a lot an