“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
Rosalie patted the back of his hand. “It’s fine, it’s not your fault. You just woke up from a coma, and you don’t remember anything. It’s normal to be afraid. I understand how you feel completely.”Sebastian nodded. “Yes, I was very afraid first. I desperately wanted you to be by my side all the time. But now, I feel better. Although I still want you by my side, I want you to be happy even more.”“As long as you slowly recover, I’ll be happy.” A thought suddenly came to Rosalie’s mind. “Oh yes. Your uncle dropped by today. Do you feel like you remembered anything when you talked to him?”Sebastian thought for a moment. “Bits and pieces of my past, but they’re all fragments that I can’t piece together. I’m sorry.”“Why apologize to me? It’s not your fault, and it’s fine. Even if they’re in fragments, it’s good enough. There’s no need to panic or overdo things. Let nature take its course, and things might turn out better.”Sebastian nodded. “Honey, you’re the best. Can I hug you?”
“Rose, I’m serious,” Sebastian said to her retreating figure.Rosalie turned around. “If I went back and rested, I wouldn’t come back. Is that still fine?”“Why?” Sebastian asked in a panicked voice. “What did I do wrong this time?”“If you don’t want to do something wrong, then listen to me and be good. If I really left, are you sure your imagination won’t run wild?” That was what Rosalie was worried about—-that Sebastian might put up a front. He couldn’t bear letting her stay here and take care of him, but he would get scared if she actually left.Given his current condition, it wasn’t appropriate for him to be worried. Staying by his side would soothe his frazzled nerves, and help with his recovery. She didn’t mind that. The faster he recovered, the better it was for the both of them.Sebastian lowered his head guiltily. True, he had been letting his imagination run wild. His brain had been in overdrive throughout the time Rosalie was away, and he didn’t keep his emotions i