Rosalie felt disoriented after being wheeled out of the emergency room. She could hear voices, but her eyelids felt heavy.Two hours later, Rosalie jolted awake from a nightmare. Having dreamt about losing her child, she instinctively touched her belly."My baby... my baby!""Rose, the baby is fine," Stephanie said, holding her friend's hand.Rosalie turned to see her best friend standing by her bed. Upon hearing that her baby was okay, she breathed a sigh of relief, feeling her tension finally ease. Yet, tears started running down her face."I'm sorry, sweetie. I'm so sorry. Thankfully, you're okay. Mommy won't say silly things again!"Stephanie wiped away Rosalie's tears. "Don't cry. You're showing signs of miscarriage, so you mustn't get too emotional. You have to take good care of yourself for the next few months. Rest in bed, eat balanced meals, and avoid strenuous activities."Rosalie nodded vigorously. "I understand. I'll do all of that!"Suddenly, a man walked into the
Theodore tossed and turned in bed, unable to sleep. Thinking about what Rose had said to him before she left made him feel like there was a gaping hole in his chest. The various complex emotions running through him left him feeling restless.He got out of bed and approached Rosalie's room door. After hesitating for a while, he lightly knocked on the door."Rose, are you asleep?"He received only silence as a reply. It was already late, so she should be asleep by now. He turned to leave, but felt uneasy, so he turned back and knocked on the door again."Rose, I need to talk to you. Can I come in?"Still, nothing but silence.He sighed. "I know you don't want to see me right now, but I want to apologize. I shouldn't have spoken to you like that today."I've been doing and saying everything wrong today, and I hurt you. I know I'm not a good man. I'm truly sorry. If I could have another chance, I would have been clear with you from the start. I would never hurt you. But unfortunatel
At the hospital, Sebastian sat by Rosalie's bedside, slicing an apple for her."Mr. Carter, I'm really sorry for making you come all this way.""No need to apologize. I came of my own accord. Besides, why do you mind when I don't?"Rosalie smiled politely, but still felt guilty."I was a bit abrupt when I hung up on you. You're not upset, are you?""Come on, if I were upset, would I be here?"After slicing the apple into small pieces and putting them in a container, Sebastian speared one with a toothpick and handed it to Rosalie."Here, have some."Rosalie attempted to sit up. "I can do it myself...""Don't move. Have you forgotten what you just experienced?" said Sebastian, in a tone that was slightly admonishing but still warm.Rosalie grinned awkwardly. "Mr. Carter, you don't have to be so nice to me. I'm not used to it.""You don't have to be used to it. You're a patient. It's a chance for me to experience taking care of someone. So that when I have a wife in the future,
At that moment, Rosalie saw Stephanie poking her head through the door and giving her a signal with her eyes.She immediately understood. Stephanie must have helped her out, preventing Theodore from finding out about her almost having a miscarriage. Thank goodness for that, or it would have been troublesome for Rosalie."Say something! You have the strength to eat the apple pieces he's feeding you, but no strength to answer my question?" Theodore clenched his fists, his anger raging.It wasn't just her coming to the hospital alone that bothered him. It was also because Sebastian was feeding her. It was a scene that was such an eyesore to him!Sebastian stood up, his expression turning cold as he put down the container of apple pieces."Mr. Spencer, she's your wife, not your enemy. Can't you speak a little more gently?""So, you do know she's my wife," Theodore said sternly. "Then, why are you here?""I'm friends with Mrs. Spencer. Isn't it normal for a friend to be here?"Frien
Theodore's eyes were filled with hostility. Sebastian didn't back down either, staring back with an equally intense gaze that even held a hint of disdain.Sensing the tension between the two men, Rosalie hastily asked, "Theo, why are you here?"Theodore turned to look at his wife. "I went to your room to see you, but you weren't there. The servant said you had gone out, and you kept rejecting my calls. Your friend lied to me and said you were at her place. Why would you do that?"Theodore had been really frantic at that moment, afraid that something had happened to her."How did you know I was here, then?""I heard a doctor talking about a blood transfusion on the phone, so I guessed you were in the hospital. You once mentioned that you often visited Delta Hospital, so I figured you might be here."Even if you don't want to see me, you can't risk your own life. What if something had happened to you on the way here?"Rosalie could clearly see the concern in her husband's eyes. Th
Even though Rosalie knew she couldn't get worked up, how could she control herself in a situation like this?Seeing Rosalie's trembling fists, Theodore suddenly felt like he had been doused in cold water. He had almost forgotten that she was sick!He quickly held her hand and said, "I'm sorry, I'll stop. Please don't be angry."The sudden apology made Rosalie pause for a moment. But indeed, he seemed to have calmed down. Her tight grip on the blanket slowly relaxed.Rosalie noticed Stephanie lingering at the door, so she said, "Steph, come over here."Truth be told, Stephanie was a bit afraid of Theodore. This man had a natural aura of intimidation, and wherever he went, it felt like the Grim Reaper was passing by.As a small fry herself, she naturally felt crushed by this influential man. But thinking about her best friend being tormented by him made Stephanie angry, so she straightened her posture and shot him a dirty look.Stephanie walked over to Rosalie's side, leaned in, a
Rosalie's anger made Theodore uneasy, making him feel like a child who had been caught misbehaving.Worried that Rosalie might make herself sick with anger, Stephanie was about to comfort her friend, when suddenly, a voice broke the silence."Ms. Carter, I'm sorry."Stephanie thought she had misheard, until she looked up and met the man's apologetic gaze. Although he didn't seem remorseful, the fact that he had apologized to her for Rosalie's sake was already surprising enough.Stephanie was so surprised that she momentarily forgot how to respond. After a few seconds, she regained her composure and grinned."It's alright."As Rosalie's close friend, she felt obligated to accept his apology, as it would put Rosalie in a difficult position if she didn't."Ms. Carter, I meant to say that you don't have to worry about Rose because I'm here. It's late, so you should head home and rest," Theodore said, his voice noticeably calmer than before, resembling his usual composed self.Seein
The next day, Rosalie opened her eyes to find the room empty. Before falling asleep last night, she had still held onto a glimmer of hope that Theodore would stay with her. But he had left after all.That man was really ridiculous. He had come to the hospital all angry and driven away her friend, only to leave in the end. But it made sense. She had asked him to leave, so he did. But why did she feel so aggrieved?Just then, the bathroom door opened and Theodore emerged. Seeing the woman on the hospital bed awake, he approached."You're awake.""Why are you still here?" asked a surprised Rosalie, who thought he had left."I was going to leave last night. I planned to wait until you were asleep, but I got a bit tired and dozed off in the chair. When I woke up, it was already morning.""I see."After hearing his explanation, Rosalie felt a bit down. So, that's what happened. He had only stayed because he had accidentally fallen asleep.Noting her husband's pallor complexion, which
It was understandable for Justin to forget about it. His health wasn't in optimal condition right now, after all.Rosalie herself would forget what she wanted to say sometimes. Perhaps what he wanted to say wasn't that important, or he wouldn't have forgotten it so easily.Seeing her staying by his side and taking such great care of him, Justin had a lot to tell her. That included the words he wanted to tell her before Sebastian came in.'Rose, what if I like you?'That was what he wanted to say.Emotions roiled in his heart at that moment and he almost couldn't keep them under control. However, Sebastian's arrival had cut him off.After Sebastian left, he realized that it was pointless even if he said what he wanted to say. Rosalie had a husband and a child, and a happy family.He, on the other hand, was an outlaw. He had no right to like anybody.He couldn't even protect his kin. What right did he have to fancy another woman?It was enough for him as long as she was happy. H
Rosalie sighed. "Seb, don't worry. I won't meet him in private. He has Aurora by his side now. How could I possibly have any interaction with him? Go back with peace of mind.""Rose, promise me that you won't trust Theodore again. I'm really worried that he'll hurt you again."Rosalie nodded. "I got it. I've seen through him. Don't worry about me. Go be busy with what you need to do."Sebastian hugged her and bade her farewell.The plane was about to take off.He soon left with the baby in his arms.Rosalie watched them as they vanished out of her line of sight, and couldn't hold back her tears. She couldn't bear to leave her baby, and really wanted to fly back home with them.However, she couldn't leave an injured Justin behind. She also had her studies to complete, so she had to make the difficult decision of staying in Melrine for a few more months.Rosalie returned to the hospital feeling despondent.Justin saw her return, and shot her a warm smile. "You're back."Rosalie
Sebastian appeared very genuine. His eyes were filled with guilt when he looked at Justin."It's fine. As long as you desire to protect Rose," Justin said flatly.Sebastian's eyes narrowed, flashing briefly.What did that mean?Of course he desired to protect Rosalie! However, it wasn't Justin's place to comment on that.Rosalie was his wife, how was she related to Justin? What was this man thinking, trying to lecture him?Even so, Sebastian didn't say much. He simply smiled and said, "Have a good rest. I'll be off."Although it was only for a mere instant, Justin keenly caught the look in Sebastian's eyes. Despite that, he remained unperturbed.-Rosalie followed Sebastian back to their accommodation.The baby was still there.Rosalie kept holding him in her arms, unwilling to part with him. Throughout their journey to the airport, she kept carrying the baby, feeling terrible inside."I'm sorry. Mommy didn't take good care of you, and now I'm saying goodbye to you. But don
"It's not that, Rose. There's been some issues at the company, and it's quite urgent. I have to go back to deal with it.""Really? What happened?""Some shareholders are causing trouble. I won't know the details until I get back, but my dad asked me to go back as soon as possible. It might be because of what happened to me recently, and now people at the company think I can't take over. They're starting to cause a ruckus and trying to seize power."Rosalie frowned, her expression becoming more serious. "Seb, does that mean you have to go back? When will you leave?""I'm leaving right now.""Right now? So soon?"Sebastian nodded. "Yes, the plane is already ready. I need to leave immediately. Rose, do you want to come back with me?""Seb, I can't go with you. I still need to stay here and take care of Justin. Plus, I haven't finished my studies yet."Sebastian sighed. "I figured as much, but I really have to go back now.""Then you should go back and deal with the situation first. Don't
"Thank you for not giving up on me, thank you for steadfastly staying by my side, and thank you for praying for me."He seemed very haggard, as though he had endured endless torment. Yet, he still exuded a captivating handsomeness.Though his eyes appeared dim from exhaustion, they radiated determination. His deep, dark pupils seemed like a mystery, hiding countless untold stories.Rosalie was surprised. "How did you know I prayed?""I guessed," he said with a gentle smile, the corner of his mouth curving into a soft, charming arc.Rosalie smiled back at him. It wasn't too hard to guess, actually."Anyway, I'm glad that you're awake now. I'm sorry Theodore and Sebastian hurt you. They didn't know and thought you were a bad person. They were just too worried about me. I apologize on their behalf. Don't worry, I'll take responsibility for you. I'll cover all the medical bills and any future compensation and care. You don't need to worry about anything.""Those two men seem very concerned
"Theo, no matter what the test results are, you can't keep torturing your stomach," Aurora said, her voice filled with concern as she held his hand against her cheek. "Now that you have me, you have to think about me. You can't keep neglecting your health."Theodore nodded, murmuring, "Okay. Alright, I promise.""Theo, could you lie down and hold me for a while? I suddenly feel a bit anxious."Aurora's fragile and helpless demeanor made it hard for Theodore to refuse."Alright, lie down," he said. He pressed a button, and the head of the hospital bed slowly lowered.Aurora lay back on the bed and Theodore lay down beside her, pulling her into his arms. She cupped his face, closed her eyes, and kissed his lips.Theodore gripped the back of her head and responded passionately, exchanging warmth and affection.He kissed her fiercely and fervently, the world around him disappearing.-Justin finally pulled through and was out of danger. After waking up, he was transferred to a regular ward
"That's right. I thought that way too at first," Aurora said coldly. "I hate you so much for what you did. I did want you to rot in prison here, but then I thought about it more carefully. If you go to prison, won't Rosalie become single again? At that point, Theo will have a thousand reasons to get back together with her, and he'll abandon me."So, after thinking it through, I decided that you shouldn't go to prison and should stay by Rosalie's side forever. That way, Theodore won't have the chance to reconcile with his ex-wife. I'm actually doing this for my benefit more than yours."On the other end of the line, Sebastian was silent for a long time.Aurora's words made a lot of sense, but Sebastian, who was naturally suspicious, still couldn't fully trust her."Why should I trust you? If you're lying to me and this was a trap set up for me, wouldn't that mean I'm falling right into your hands?" he argued. "You don't have to trust me," Aurora said, "but once Theo leaves the hospital
Aurora needed a very thorough examination, so it would take some time. Theodore had been accompanying her, though he seemed distracted and his thoughts kept drifting back to Rosalie's sorrowful face."Theo, do you need to see a doctor for your face?" Aurora asked, concerned. "It's all swollen.""It's fine," Theodore replied, "I'll be fine in a couple of days. Don't worry. Right now, you're the most important."Hearing what Theodore said warmed Aurora's heart."By the way, Theo, didn't you promise me last night that you'd get checked today too? Why don't you go now? We can do the check-up together.""It's fine. I'll stay with you and wait for you to finish first.""Theo, you should go first. We'll both need to wait for the results anyway, so don't waste time." Aurora was very concerned about Theodore's health.She wanted him to be well. After all, he was going to be her future husband. If both of them were in poor health, how could they manage?To reassure Aurora, Theodore gently patted
The significance of Theodore verbally acknowledging her meant more than if they had slept together a hundred times. It meant that he genuinely accepted her from the bottom of his heart. All her efforts had not been in vain.Although Theodore wasn't her first man, she had just lied to him—this wasn't her first time doing it with a man at all.In fact, she was quite experienced. Aurora was far from the pure image she presented. She used to seek thrills often, enjoying the feeling of making men lose control.When she was with Theodore, she had only pretended to be inexperienced.Now that she was in love with Theodore, she realized just how blind she had been in the past. What were those other men? They had no money, no looks, and no build. Theodore was different, and she was determined to hold on to him tightly.When it came to winning over men, Aurora considered herself to have some skills and techniques.-Sebastian walked to a secluded area. He opened his hand, revealing a piece of pap