That was what Rosalie thought when she blamed Theodore for the incident yesterday. He looked so innocent and pitiful, but she refused to believe him and thought that he must be lying. How could Sebastian end up being the liar? Sebastian wasn’t like Cynthia, who was wicked and two-faced.Yet now, he was confessing that he had pretended to fall yesterday just so Rosalie would misunderstand Theodore.That completely overturned what she thought she knew about him; it shook her deeply.Although deliberately falling and framing someone else wasn’t a heinous crime, it was indeed frightening to see it happening in real life—perhaps even more so than actually hitting someone.At the very least, hitting someone was above board and one would have to pay the price for it. However, framing someone was an act of intentionally hurting someone else, and Rosalie herself had been a victim of that. She knew exactly how it felt to be framed.She suddenly felt as though she didn’t know Sebastian. Wo
Come to think of it, humans are complex creatures. Who can say that they never had a wicked thought come to mind? Perhaps Sebastian was reckless and overwhelmed by anger at that time.What’s more, if Sebastian were really so wicked and sinister, he wouldn’t have admitted his mistake to her so quickly. He confessed, which meant that he felt guilty about it and knew that it was wrong.Making a mistake isn’t frightening. What’s frightening is refusing to change despite knowing one’s mistake, and Sebastian was trying to rectify his mistake so quickly after the incident. Although she was furious, the anger was quickly subsiding. Rosalie eventually sighed, and said, “Alright, I got it.”“So… Have you forgiven me?” Sebastian asked anxiously.Rosalie pondered for a moment before saying, “I haven’t digested this yet. It’s completely overturned what I know about you. Give me some time.”“Will you leave me?” That was his greatest fear.“Seb, I won’t leave you. Don’t worry. I won’t change
Rosalie immediately regretted her words the moment she said them. She shouldn’t have said that she spent an entire night reading through the report. That was akin to admitting to Sebastian that she stayed up the whole of last night, and that would make him worry.As she had expected, the look in Sebastian’s eyes changed.“So you couldn’t wake up this morning because you were awake the entire night? You stayed up the night reading through the information for my sake, despite being pregnant?”The tears welling up in Sebastian’s eyes made Rosalie worried that he might cry again, so she quickly said, “Seb, it’s fine. In the past, you stayed up so many nights keeping me company. You treat me very well, too. Although I slept late last night, I woke up late, too. I had enough sleep, so please don’t worry.”“But I don’t remember anything now. Theodore was right. I’m useless right now, and I need your protection and care,” Sebastian said, lowering his head guiltily.His simple words effect
The video kept replaying in Rosalie’s mind.She shut her eyes, feeling her head pounding and her heart racing.Rosalie remained silent, which made worry grow in Theodore’s heart. “Rose, what’s the matter? Did you hear what I said?”Rosalie opened her eyes once more, and said flatly, “I did.”“Rose, leave him. Go wherever you want, but don’t stay with Sebastian. I don’t care why you married him in the first place, but divorce him immediately. A man like him…”“Theodore Spencer,” Rosalie said, cutting him off. “I’ll do as I deem fit regarding things between Seb and I. It’s none of your business. If there’s nothing else, I’m hanging up.”Theodore couldn’t believe her words. “Do you know the severity of the issue? Did you watch the video or not?”How could she say something like that after watching the video? How could she remain so calm?“I watched the video, and I know what Seb did,” Rosalie said. “Since you know, you should leave him. He blatantly framed me, doesn’t that worry
“Do you want me to stand on your side?” Rosalie said. “Theodore Spencer, you know that’s impossible.”“Will you forgive Sebastian no matter what he does? If he killed me, would you forgive him too?”“He wouldn’t kill you,” Rosalie said. “Don’t make it sound so serious.”“Rosalie Young, you can’t be so biased. How could you be so calm and side with him even after knowing how despicable Sebastian was in framing me? I’m utterly disappointed in you! Sebastian is clearly a wicked man, and you clearly know the truth, how could you…”“Don’t call him wicked! He did something wrong, but before you even showed me the surveillance footage, he had already confessed to me that he fell on purpose! I didn’t find out by watching the footage, Seb took the initiative to admit his mistake to me!”“What did you say?” Theodore said with disbelief. “He admitted it himself?”“Yes! After admitting his mistake to me, I did feel angry—but come to think of it, you had a big part to play in this as well.”
“If you’re a man, tell me the truth. Rose married Sebastian not long after divorcing Theo. It all happened so fast, it’s not normal. What’s more, you’re Sebastian’s father and that makes things even less normal.”Sydney came here because Theodore came looking for her yesterday, and told her some things.Sebastian had wanted Sydney to talk to Rosalie, but instead of contacting Rosalie, Sydney went to meet Geoffrey instead. She felt that Rosalie wasn’t the root of the entire incident.Geoffrey nodded. “Yes, you’re still as intelligent as you were in the past. You’re able to pinpoint the essence of the issue. I found it strange why you’d marry Wesley Spencer. Oh, I know. Did you have your heart broken and lose hope in life?”Sydney’s eyes narrowed, and she said coldly, “The greatest regret of my life isn’t marrying Wesley, but that I was with a money-minded, cold and heartless bastard thirty years ago. I still feel sick thinking about it now. Well, I was young and insensible, and even
After wiping his face, Geoffrey placed the napkin back on the table. “That’s the way. The anger on your face brings me back to those times, when you’d throw a tantrum. How nostalgic. It’s been a while since anyone dared to throw a temper tantrum at me.”“You’re a filthy, mad dog. Does your wife know about this?” Sydney sneered.“I’m going through divorce procedures with her, and we’re facing issues with division of my property. The process is taking some time, but I’ll divorce her eventually.”“Geoffrey Cater, make your son divorce Rose,” Sydney said emphatically.“No problem,” Geoffrey promised without any hesitation.Sydney was slightly taken aback, not expecting him to agree so readily. However, she knew he wasn’t such an easygoing man.“What’s your condition?” Sydney asked.“It’s simple. Divorce Wesley Spencer, and be with me after I divorce Xyla. And, I’ll tell you a secret…” Geoffrey said.Sydney burst out laughing. “Hahaha! Even if I divorced Wesley, I’d never marry yo
Sydney hurried over to Rosalie’s house.Rosalie was waiting for her at the door, and felt a little nervous seeing her ex-mother-in-law charging toward her. “Mom, what’s the matter?”Sydney brushed past Rosalie, and said coldly, “Where’s your husband?”Rosalie was aware that Sydney knew, and that the latter wasn’t here to exchange pleasantries.She hurried over. “Did something happen?”Sydney stopped in her tracks, and turned around. “Nothing. I’m just here to see you. Why are you so nervous?”“I’m just worried. You don’t look too good.”“I’m not feeling very well. Perhaps I’m in a bad mood because something cropped up at work. Sorry about that,” Sydney said with a smile. “Let’s head in.”The moment Sydney walked in, she heard a voice. “Rose, I’ve read through the document.”Sebastian came downstairs, and saw Sydney. He stood stunned for a moment before greeting her. “Hello, Mrs. Harper.”He had heard about Sydney from Rosalie, but didn’t expect her to come so quickly.Sydney