Theodore’s cold voice echoed ominously through the room. “Love alone isn’t enough. Being an idiot can destroy everything, even if you’re a match made in heaven.”The moment Theodore’s words rang out, the room fell into an eerie silence.Everyone’s gaze was fixed on him.The groom and bride stared at him with wide eyes.Rosalie frowned slightly, turning to look at Theodore with a sense of foreboding. She subtly tugged at the corner of his jacket, giving him a look that pleaded for him to stop.At this point, the host stepped in to smooth things over. “What Mr. Spencer means is that marriage is a long and complex journey, and it requires patience and understanding. But I’m sure with the bride and groom working together, they can overcome any obstacles, just as Mrs. Spencer said!”“No.” Theodore flatly dismissed the host’s attempt at clarification. “So-called patience and understanding are often just our own assumptions. What the other person truly needs may not be these things at
The bride, feeling anxious, stepped in front of the groom. "Mr. Spencer, are you tired? Maybe you should take a break.""Why are you in such a hurry to protect him? How do you know he's not lying to you? Men can't be indulged! He might have someone else on the side!"Theodore's outburst left everyone stunned. He was causing a scene right in front of the bride and groom, disregarding the occasion. Given his special status, however, no one dared to intervene and remove him.Theodore grabbed the groom and shouted, "Who is she? Tell me now while you still can! Spill it! Who’s the other woman?""Mr. Spencer, what are you doing?" The bride tried to pull her husband back.Theodore seized the groom by the collar. "Don't think I don't know! If you don't confess, I will! And then you'll understand the taste of betrayal! Admit it while you still have the chance!"Theodore's eyes were cold and terrifying."Say it!" Theodore roared."Theo, let's go downstairs!" Rosalie implored, trying her
The bride, as if possessed by madness, began tearing at the groom's clothes. People quickly intervened to stop her. "Alright, everyone's watching. Let's discuss this privately.""He cheated on me, and all you care about is what people think?! I nearly married him!" The bride burst into tears while a group of people tried to console her, advising her to keep family matters private."It was just that one time! Our son was under too much pressure," the groom's parents pleaded."So, you all knew and kept it from me? I can't believe you're all in on this! You lied to me!" the bride cried out in indignation.The stage descended into chaos, and Theodore stood by, watching as if it were an entertaining show until Rosalie grabbed his arm angrily. "Theo, come with me!"Theodore staggered after Rosalie, their departure drawing curious glances from the crowd. Rosalie forced herself to ignore them until they were away from the chaotic scene.In a secluded spot, she shut the door and glare
"This is someone else's wedding! What does it have to do with you? People might think you have something going on with the bride, with the way you're defending her!"Hearing Rosalie's words, Theodore chuckled. "Are you jealous? Because I'm defending another woman.""Why would I be jealous?" Rosalie sighed, exasperated. "I just think your behavior is over the top. We were just supposed to attend the wedding and leave. Now you've caused such a scene. Grandma’s going to be furious when she finds out!""I wanted to cause a scene. They shouldn't get married because I know that man is no good."Every word Theodore spoke was deadly serious.Rosalie gave a cold laugh. "So now you're playing the hero? I never imagined you're such a justice fighter, Mr. Spencer.""Their wedding reminded me of us." Theodore's breath, heavy with alcohol, washed over her as he whispered in her ear, "If they get married, I know that woman will end up heartbroken, just like you. I hurt you, so I had to do somet
Rosalie frowned slightly when she heard this. "Did you really hear the groom say that?""Would I lie to you?" Theodore suddenly gave a bitter laugh. "I guess that's a fair question, considering I have lied to you before."Rosalie lowered her gaze. "Even if it's true, and you heard the groom say that, if you wanted to help, you could have done it privately. There was no need to make such a scene in public. This could ruin Grandma's relationship with her friend.""You're always so considerate, Rose." Theodore let go of her and turned away, collapsing weakly onto a chair. He had no idea how much he had drunk, but the alcohol was hitting him hard now, making it difficult for him to stand."But I did it anyway. He was about to get married, and he betrayed his fiancée just because he was stressed. Such a person deserves to be condemned by everyone," he continued.Rosalie stared at him silently for a good ten seconds before speaking. "If you're so righteous, why did our marriage turn
Rosalie turned to leave the room. There was a sharp sound as Theodore grabbed her wrist."Let go," she said, turning back to him. "I need to clean up your mess."She couldn't imagine what the scene outside looked like now. The wedding had undoubtedly turned into a farce. The bride didn't seem like someone who could tolerate such humiliation; otherwise, she wouldn't have exploded like that. There was no way this wedding was going to happen now, and the groom truly wasn't worth marrying.Even if he had fallen out of love and cheated, it was still better than claiming the stress of planning the wedding had driven him to sleep with another woman.It was too absurd and reckless. If he could use stress as an excuse to cheat before marriage, who knew what he would do afterward? So, it was probably for the best that the wedding was called off. However, Theodore had been too extreme. If it had been her, she would have quietly told the bride in private, not made such a public spectacle a
Theodore looked like a lost child, his eyes watery and pitiful. "Are you so drunk you've forgotten? We're not married anymore," Rosalie said. He couldn't behave as he used to. And she certainly couldn't, either.Theodore released her hand, his brow furrowing as he struggled to stand up from the chair, clutching his stomach and doubling over in pain.Rosalie rushed forward to support him. "I'll take you to the hospital."Theodore stubbornly shook off her hand. "No.""Why not?""No reason. I just don't want to go.""Theo, stop being so stubborn," Rosalie said, frowning. "Look at you now.""What's wrong with me?" Theodore turned his head, a sarcastic smile on his pale face. "It's just stomach pain.""You know you have a stomach problem, but you drank so much. Are you trying to torture yourself?"Rosalie was furious. This man didn't even take care of his own body, doing things he knew would hurt him. It was maddening."And what about you?" Theodore forced himself to stand str
“I am crazy! You’re the only one I want, and I don’t want anyone else,” Theodore said desperately. “Since you don’t want me, then leave!”“You didn’t want me first!” Rosalie yelled indignantly.“I’ve already apologized and admitted my mistake, but you’re not coming back to me! What can I do?” he argued.“How can I forgive you for a mistake like this? I can’t go back to you just because you said sorry!” she snapped. “At the end of the day, we still can’t be together and you don’t want me!” he shot back.Theodore didn’t care that he was acting shamelessly.Rosalie stood outside the door, her forehead leaning against the door as she sighed.She still couldn’t leave just like that. She had known him for ten years, and although things ended in a bitter divorce, she couldn’t just put down their decade-long relationship. She wasn’t a robot that could coldly adhere to its program and to whatever the program dictated.“Time can heal all wounds. You’ll slowly realize that all these don’
Theodore wrapped all of them up in his long arms.Under the golden sunshine, the family of four was wrapped up in each other's embraces. Sunlight shone on them, encasing them in a warm, golden glow. Everything felt calm and peaceful. The children snuggled in their parents' arms, innocent smiles lighting up their faces. They could feel the warmth of the sunshine as they found the safest and warmest haven in the entire world in their arms.In the evening sun and gentle breeze, they finally found happiness in each other's embrace.-In the deep of the night, Rosalie had a dream.Both Justin and Grandma came to her in her dream.Grandma and Justin were playing cards, surrounded by beautiful birds and flowers. They seemed to be in heaven, having the time of their lives with a look of tender love in their eyes.Grandma was very happy that she had reconciled with Theodore.Justin told Rosalie, "Rose, I'm so happy to see you happy.""Justin, do you hate me?""Silly girl, why would
Theodore made Rosalie feel like love was possible once more, and gradually opened her up.Love was ever-changing with time and the experiences they went through.Rosalie missed Justin dearly, but she also learned to treasure the people around her and every present moment of happiness. She learned how to accept the past and treasure the present amidst all her relationships.Justin would be her one and only in her heart, but Theodore also found his place in her heart amidst the unique position Justin was in.This was how their affections and love for each other grew and changed with time.Justin was dead, and Rosalie couldn't keep living in the past. She would carefully preserve her love for Justin in a corner of her heart.She would spend the rest of her life loving Theodore and their children."Chelsea," Rosalie said as she pulled Chelsea over. "Your daddy loves you very much, but he didn't get to see you come into this world. But you must remember his name. He is Justin Lynch."
Theodore and Rosalie brought both children to Justin's tomb.Before they left, Rosalie said that she and Chelsea wanted to spend some time alone with Justin.Theodore brought Jake to the car to wait for them.Golden sunlight shone on the land, feeling warm and toasty and giving the earth a beautiful glow.Rosalie caressed the tombstone. "Justin, I'm sorry for not coming to visit for such a long time."The last time she came back was a few months ago, during which she snuck a peak at his tombstone.Rosalie pulled out a bone fragment. "That's because you're always by my side, which is why I think that I can bring you everywhere I go. You're not just here at this tombstone."Justin, Theo and I have reconciled. He did so much for me, even sacrificing his own life for me. I can't just stand idly by and do nothing about it. I can't bring myself to reject him ruthlessly again and again."You can say that I'm moved, or that I fell in love with him once more. He's just too good, and I c
Jake had so much fun today and was exhausted by the time he reached home. After his shower, he crawled into bed and fell right asleep without any coaxing whatsoever. Jake would sometimes sleep in the bedroom with Chelsea, and sometimes they slept separately.At night, when Rosalie went to Chelsea's room to tuck her in and tell her a bedtime story, she asked, "Chelsea, how was your day with Theodore?""Hmm, it was alright," Chelsea said. "But Mr. Spencer was so silly, he burnt the food. I only got to eat lunch very late.""Is that so?" Rosalie burst out laughing. "How silly of him indeed.""But Mr. Spencer is quite nice," Chelsea said. "I like him. He said that I can call him Daddy."Rosalie's eyes lit up. "Do you want to call him that?""I do," Chelsea said with a nod, "but I'll do that tomorrow."Chelsea yawned. She felt tired, too.Rosalie caressed her cheek. "Goodnight, my darling. Go to sleep."-Rosalie returned to her room, took a shower, and laid on the bed. Theodo
Their parent-child bonding efforts officially began the next day.Rosalie brought Jake to the theme park. In the beginning, Jake felt rather stiff and reserved. It was his first time alone with his mom, after all.As time went by, Rosalie's earnestness, concern, and gentle patience with him slowly opened him up.They sat on the carousel, drove the bumper cars, rode on the Viking ship, zoomed down slides, bounced on the trampolines, and sailed on mini-boats. They had a whale of a time.Jake was covered with sweat, but he was so happy, he didn't want the day to end.He had grown closer to his mom, so much so that he would jump into her arms, hugging her and asking for kisses.Rosalie did not hold back from expressing her love for him and even carried him on her back as they continued exploring the park.Jake was very obedient and came down very soon, for fear that Rosalie might get tired. They moved on to the next attraction hand-in-hand.Rosalie found out one thing from Jake, wh
Some time later, Rosalie realized that Jake was being rather sullen.Each time she asked him whether something was wrong, he would brush her away, claiming that he was fine before running off.It was a Saturday, and Rosalie didn't need to go to work. She was seated on the couch with a book when Chelsea ran over, her braids swaying behind her. "Mommy, can you give me a hug?"How could Rosalie say no to her adorable little daughter? She shut the book and said, "But of course. Come on over."Rosalie opened her arms, very willing to show Chelsea affection.Chelsea crawled up onto the couch happily, sitting on Rosalie's lap and diving into her embrace.Jake happened to see it all.Rosalie noticed Jake standing a short distance away and was about to say something to him when he ran off.The smile on Rosalie's face faded as a look of worry took over.At night, Rosalie put Chelsea under Theodore's care and went to Jake, wanting to speak to him alone."Jake, what's with you recently
A gentle breeze lifted the curtains slightly in the deep of the night.Rosalie laid in Theodore's embrace, panting slightly. Her cheek leaned against his chest, feeling his heart pounding heavily, and her cheeks flushed.She never expected this day to come between her and Theodore, yet everything happened in a flash. He went to bed with her just like that, bewitched and completely infatuated with her.Although they were once husband and wife and had been intimate countless times, this felt different from the last. Things felt more intense this time around."Rose, are you happy?"Although Theodore's liver had been doing well over the last three months of recuperation, he was still worried that his fitness level might be affected before his liver was fully recovered.Rosalie gave him a slight smile. "Of course, I am. You almost crushed me."Her face flushed the moment she spoke those words. She hugged Theodore tight, feeling safe and secure.She could sense that he was telling th
"Theo, have you had a woman over the past five years?" Rosalie asked very frankly.They weren't naive young men and women but mature adults with experience in this matter.Theodore was a red-blooded young man who had his needs. Suppressing his desires, which were absolutely normal, would only jeopardize his health.Theodore was getting angry. "Am I someone like that to you, going to bed with a woman I don't love just to satisfy my physical needs?""Aren't men all like that?" Rosalie said. She didn't mean it in a scornful way but simply highlighted it as a typical observation.Lonely men and women in the city were bound to seek companionship in some places and part ways after the night.Someone as powerful and influential as Theodore wouldn't even need to go searching for someone else. Women flocked toward him like bees to honey."Why can't I be an exception?" He was in no state whatsoever to find another woman over the past five years and would always deal with his sexual desire
Time flew by, and three months later, Rosalie was fully recovered and back at work.Her colleagues welcomed her back with a bash.Everything seemed to have returned to normal.To keep Jake company, Rosalie would go back to Theodore's house every day after work. She was practically living there.Rosalie and Jake's relationship had improved over time, and they were looking more and more like they were truly mother and son.Everything was going well.At night, the four of them sat around the dining table and chatted happily with each other.After dinner, Rosalie and Theodore sat in the living room chatting. She suddenly noticed a book on the table. It looked so familiar that it caught her eye.It was the book she had written. Over the past five years, not only was she busy learning and working, but she also managed to write the book she had conceptualized and even gotten it published. However, this book was only available in Briusian and not exported to Blencalgo.Rosalie's book