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
He sounded a little panicked as he threw away the covers and tried to get down from the bed.The nurse immediately stood up, and walked to him. “I’m fine. Please don’t get out of bed.”She pulled the sheets up for Yerick, and reminded him, “Don’t move. Lie down.”“I’m sorry. Did I scare you just now?” Yerick looked innocently at her.The nurse’s heart softened immediately, and the fear that rose up in her chest was instantly dispelled. “I’m fine, but how are you feeling?”“There’s just been so much going on recently. I’m so frustrated over how I can’t get out of bed after the operation. I didn’t mean to lose my temper just now. Please don’t be angry at me,” he pleaded. Yerick looked so pitiful, his expression as tears welling up in his eyes capable of breaking many hearts. The nurse’s heart softened even more. “I was a little scared just now, but I’m not angry. If there’s anything you’re upset about, feel free to tell me about it.”“No, I’m sure you’re not interested in my pr
She was eager to witness the battlefield."You're right! If they end up fighting each other, that would be perfect."That way, he wouldn't have to get his hands dirty.The nurse nodded. "Just wait. The opportunity will come. They’ll definitely fight over your friend. You don’t need to worry too much. You’re smart, so I’m sure she’ll have her own plans.""Exactly." Yerick's smile grew more radiant.However, for him, opportunities were never something one simply waited for—they were things he created with his own hands. If he wanted it, it would happen."Are you feeling better?" the nurse asked.Yerick nodded. "Much better."The nurse sighed in relief. "That’s good."Yerick’s lips curled into a barely perceptible, sinister smile. "Let’s keep our conversation today between us."The nurse patted her chest reassuringly. "Don’t worry! I won’t tell anyone.""Good, I trust you. But I really don’t like being lied to. If you do tell someone, then I’ll…" Yerick paused, as if contemplat
Yerick was being discharged today, and Rosalie had been bustling around early in the morning to take care of all the paperwork and arrangements for him.Rosalie walked Yerick to the hospital entrance. Though he was being discharged, he still needed time to recover and would require someone to look after him.She had already covered the cost of a caregiver to assist him until he was fully healed.At the hospital entrance, the car Rosalie had arranged was waiting. She released the wheelchair and moved to stand in front of Yerick. "Yerry, Chloe will take you home for now. She'll be there to take care of you, so don't worry.""Rose, thanks so much. I promise I'll pay you back." "There's no rush. Just focus on recovering. Don't think about the rest for now.""Thanks, you're so nice to me," Yerick said, his eyes brimming with tears; he looked as if he might start crying."Come on, Yerry. Don't cry, or I'll have to punch you," Rosalie said, patting him gently on the head. "You need
"You can't even handle a little scare. If someone actually tried to kill you, you'd probably pee your pants!"Yerick was curious to see how Chloe would react if faced with a real threat. The fear of death on this woman's face would surely be fascinating to observe.“You're so morbid, talking about killing and stuff. Even though you're my employer, I'm going to stop taking care of you if you keep scaring me. You'll have to find someone else,” Chloe said, genuinely upset.“Alright, I'll stop teasing you. After all, you're older than me. I should show you some respect.”Chloe rolled her eyes. “Respect? I'm only twenty-two, just four years older than you. I'm not that old!”Yerick's brows furrowed instantly, his gaze turning cold and distant.Chloe felt a chill from his grim look. Though he hadn't said a word, the eerie atmosphere seemed to suffocate her.“You're so timid,” Yerick said, pointing at her. “And you have the nerve to emphasize you're older than me?”Chloe pouted. “I'm
Rosalie snapped back to reality, and shook her head. "It's nothing. I'll be right back."She turned and walked away, with Theodore watching her retreating figure.Back in the hospital room, Rosalie explained to Sebastian that she needed to attend a wedding. She conveniently left out that Theodore would be accompanying her.Given Sebastian's current condition, mentioning Theodore's name would require further explanation. Rosalie feared such a revelation might be too much for Sebastian to handle, especially if he believed that all his memories were incorrect."Seb, I'll try to be back as quickly as I can. Rest well, and if you need anything, just give me a call.""It's alright, Rose. Just go. It's actually nice to see you busy with your own life," Sebastian replied, settling back into his pillows.Rosalie tucked him in. "I'll go now. I'll bring you some candy when I return."Sebastian chuckled. "Honey, do you think of me as a child?""Yep, I'm treating you like one. So, you'd bet
Blencalgo.Lying on the hospital bed was a coughing man, so thin he seemed like skin and bones. His eyes were deeply sunken, his face was pale, and his body was connected to many machines.All this while, Yerick had been under constant surveillance in the hospital.Today, Yerick wanted to see Theodore.Naturally, Theodore was unwilling to meet him, but Yerick had someone pass his message to Theodore: Did he want to find Sebastian?Upon hearing this, Theodore came.The bodyguard brought in a chair. Once Theodore sat down, he crossed his legs and leaned back against the chair. Staring coldly at Yerick, he said, "Yerick, it seems you don't have long to live."Yerick smiled. "That's precisely why I wanted to see you."Theodore furrowed his brows. "Where is Sebastian? Do you know?""I don't know where he is.""You don't?" Theodore said coldly, "If you don't know, then why did you call me here? To watch you die?"He had come here with some hope, thinking Yerick might know something, but to
Rosalie had overheard everything. Sebastian no longer had any information about Theodore or Steve.Now, with Sebastian so far from home and Theodore taking full precautions on his end, even if Sebastian had incredible abilities, what could he do?He was merely relying on her fear to threaten her. Now that she knew the people she cared about were safe, she had nothing to fear.Upon seeing Rosalie's expression, Sebastian likely guessed what was going on. He sneered coldly. "Very well. You think I can't do anything to them, huh? What about Nana? Do you think I can't deal with her?"At the mention of Nana, Rosalie's gaze wavered slightly.But in the next moment, she lifted her head and said, "Nana is your adopted daughter. If you do anything to her, it's on you. Don't even think about threatening me with anyone else."She had been threatened by Sebastian over and over again, but in the end, she always succumbed to him. Now that she knew Theodore and Steve were fine, she felt relieved. She
Sunlight streamed through the window, casting a glow on Sebastian's pale face.The curtains fluttered in the breeze. The nurse walked to the window and closed it.The doctor stood by the bed, explaining the situation to Sebastian. "Mr. Carter, you need plenty of rest given your current condition."Sebastian was filled with resentment. He coldly asked, "Will my quality of life decrease in the future?"Sebastian emphasized the word "life," clearly indicating that he was referring to more than just his general existence.The doctor understood. "Mr. Carter, with proper treatment and regular check-ups, after enduring the long recovery period, your quality of life will be close to what it was before.""How long is this recovery period?"The doctor replied, "At least six months before you can resume marital relations."Upon hearing this, Sebastian clenched his fists and gritted his teeth. His eyes burned with fury.He hadn't expected Rosalie to pull such a stunt on him. She had been pretendin
"Rose, what are you doing?" Sebastian's eyes were practically glued to her.Rosalie propped herself up and brushed her long hair aside. "Do you not like it? Then I'll change into something else."Just as she was about to get out of bed, Sebastian grabbed her wrist. "Wait a moment."Rosalie looked at him with a smirk. "What is it?""I like it when you dress like this." His voice was hoarse. "What made you decide to wear this tonight?""I just felt like it. And I've been thinking about a lot of things.""Is that so?" Sebastian sat on the bed, leaning against the headboard as he gazed at her. "What have you been thinking about?"He gently pushed the strap of her black lace camisole off her shoulder."Things have already come to this. The only thing I can do now is make my life a little easier. As long as you promise me not to hurt Theodore or my child again, I'll do whatever you want," Rosalie said.Her obedience and submission made Sebastian feel like he was dreaming. He cupped her face
"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