The next morning, Theodore lay in a hospital bed. There were bruises on his face and bandages on his forehead, but he looked alert. Yuvan sat on a chair next to the bed, peeling an apple for him."Mr. Spencer, it was a really close call. The car was damaged, but you came out relatively unscathed. It's a blessing in disguise. Please, never drive when you're tired again."Last night, having heard a loud bang while on the phone with Theodore, Yuvan had been scared out of his wits.Theodore shot a cold glance at the apple in Yuvan's hand, a trace of irritation in his eyes."Who told you to buy apples? Get rid of them!""Huh?" Yuvan paused in the midst of peeling an apple. "Then, what do you want to eat? I'll go get it."Yuvan didn't understand why Theodore was suddenly upset. What was wrong with the apples?Theodore coldly gazed at Yuvan. "Do I need to explain myself to you?""Oh, no. Of course not," Yuvan said, quickly picking up all the apples and taking them out of the room.
Just a few minutes later, the door suddenly swung open and Wesley strode in."Theodore."Theodore turned, frowning when he saw his father entering. "Dad, why are you here?"What was Yuvan doing?! Theodore’s family wasn't supposed to know about his accident!"You don't want me here, right? Well, keeping this incident quiet was the right thing to do. We can't let anyone find out that the CEO of SK Enterprise crashed his car into a lamppost like a fool."Wesley had been trying to reach Theodore due to some urgent matters, which is how he had found out about his son's accident.Theodore shrugged. "I didn't crash on purpose.""I just checked your medical records — fatigue while driving. Wasn't that your own doing? Come on, what have you done now?"Theodore didn't bother to explain further, simply saying, "It happened, I'm fine. Don't tell Grandma and Rose about this.""Did you even consider how your grandma and your wife would feel if something happened to you? Is it because of tha
Theodore looked at the torn divorce papers, suddenly realizing he wasn't as angry as he thought he would be; just a bit stunned. But as he slowly started to register that he shouldn't have reacted that way, he looked coldly at Wesley."Is this amusing to you? Didn't you see that Rose has already signed the papers?" he asked his father."So what if she signed? Getting a divorce was your idea, wasn't it? Do you think I don't know what you're up to?"Wesley's blood flowed through Theodore's veins. How could a father not understand his son's actions?"Tearing them up won't help, you're just wasting paper. The divorce papers can be printed again."Theodore was determined to get a divorce. And he hadn't even told his father that Rosalie was even more eager to get a divorce than he was.Just looking at his son annoyed Wesley, so he left the hospital room and sat down in the waiting area, staring at the entrance. After checking the time on his watch several times and pondering for a whil
"Sydney, can you promise me that you won't tell Mom about this? Her health isn't good. She won't be able to handle this news," said Wesley."So, you're telling me that the whole Spencer family knows except for Mom?"Wesley nodded. "Yeah, let's not tell her for now. I'll handle this as soon as possible.""You? Handle it?" Sydney laughed again. "You've messed up your own life, and now you want to deal with your son, daughter-in-law, and the mistress."Feeling a sharp pain in his heart at the woman's disdainful tone, Wesley's eyes flashed with determination."Just because I've messed up doesn't mean I'll allow my son and daughter-in-law to do the same. Why can't you believe that I'm different now?""You saying that is like a murderer telling a judge, 'Why can't you believe I'm different now? I won't kill again. Please don't sentence me to death.'" Sydney retorted.Feeling irritated, Wesley raised his voice, "Am I a murderer?! Even if I've committed a crime, there are degrees of sev
Seeing his wife help their son into bed, Wesley suddenly felt a twinge of jealousy that he wasn't the one being helped. Would Sydney do the same for him if he was the one who had gotten into an accident?"Mom, Dad thought I was seriously injured when he came to see me. He didn't deliberately deceive you. Don't be mad," said Theodore,who didn't want his parents' relationship to deteriorate further.Wesley's anger towards Theodore finally diminished a bit. This kid seemed reasonable and knew how to speak up for his father."It's okay, I'm used to it. He's lied to me more than once," Sydney said casually, but there were clearly hidden implications behind her words.A speechless Wesley felt like his heart had been stabbed!"Where's your wife?" Sydney asked."Rose has a stomach problem. She's been admitted to the hospital too, and needs to stay for a few days. So, don't tell her about my accident," Theodore replied."What? She's been hospitalized?" Wesley stepped forward. "Why didn't
Having come in with a bunch of interns during her rounds, Rosalie's attending physician was currently examining her. With so many people watching her examination, Rosalie was a bit nervous, but she knew this was part of the process of becoming a doctor.Every doctor had to go through this. If patients refused to let interns observe them, there wouldn't be any doctors in the world. All Rosalie could do was endure the embarrassment until the examination was over."You still need to be careful. For the next few days, don't do anything. Just stay in bed and rest well. If there's any more bleeding, we may not be able to save the baby," said the attending physician.Rosalie nodded. "I understand. Thank you, doctor."After the attending physician left with all the interns, Rosalie sighed in relief and gently touched her belly."Sweetie, Mommy will protect you. I won't let you get hurt again."Suddenly, Rosalie heard a familiar voice saying, "You were admitted because of stomach problems
"That kid was quite lucky. The car was all smashed up, but he's fine. Just a few days of rest, and he'll be okay. Don't worry," Sydney reassured Rosalie.Rosalie breathed a sigh of relief. "That's good. But how did he get into a car accident out of nowhere?""He passed out because he was tired. He hit a lamppost while driving last night.""What? How could this happen? Is it because of me?" asked Rosalie, growing more anxious as she thought about it."Because of you? What do you mean?" Sydney asked curiously."The night before last, he stayed with me all night and didn't sleep well.""When did he leave, then?" Sydney inquired."He left early yesterday morning. I thought he went back home to rest. If he drove while tired, it means he probably didn't get any sleep during the day either. Couldn't he have slept a few more hours? Why did he have to drive when he was tired?" said Rosalie, feeling extremely guilty."I'm sorry, Mom. It's my fault. I should have urged him to go back to s
After work, Stephanie arrived at the hospital where Theodore was admitted. As a nurse herself, she knew how to get information and was able to smoothly find out Theodore's room number.As Stephanie peeked through the crack of the slightly ajar door, she saw a woman crying by the man's bedside."Theo, I'm so worried about you. Does it hurt?""I'm fine, Cindy, please don't cry." Theodore reached out to wipe Cynthia's tears. "I told you not to come. Your health isn't good, remember? Why did you insist on coming?""It's okay. I just want to be with you. You're hurt, and no one's here for you. It's so lonely. I know you didn't tell your family because you don't want them to worry. If I'm not here with you, who else will be?"Cynthia was really good with words, knowing just what to say to touch someone's heart."You were with me all day yesterday and drove back at night. You must have gotten into an accident because you were tired. It's my fault for being so weak. If you hadn't been ta
She and Justin's baby must have really wanted to survive, which was why it tried so hard to stay in her body.For all she knew, it was Justin staying by her side in another way.Rosalie caressed her stomach while covering her lips as she sobbed brokenly. This time, she didn't cry merely due to sorrow, but because she saw a ray of light amidst the hopelessness, and Justin's shadow within the light.Theodore gently patted her through the sheets. "Rose, you still have me and Steve. We'll stay by your side. I'll also take care of the baby in your stomach. I won't let him grow up without a father."Rosalie looked at Theodore, tears streaming down her face. She held his hand tight, words unspoken in her heart that she didn't know how to express.After being under observation in the hospital for two days, the doctors made sure that she was physically fine and Theodore took Rosalie home.Rosalie was ready to see Steve.She had been emotionally unstable and didn't dare to see Steve not b
When Rosalie opened her eyes, she saw the ceiling above her. The mild scent of disinfectant drifted in the air and tears filled her eyes."Rose, you're finally awake."Theodore heaved a sigh of relief and held her hand tight.Rosalie was still in a daze, her eyes empty as she lay silently on the bed."Rose, you're pregnant. The doctor said that the fetus is two months old."Rosalie's brows furrowed. She turned around and gaped at Theodore in shock. "What…what did you say?""It's been less than 50 days since you disappeared, but the fetus is more than 50 days old, so I think this baby…" Theodore didn't go on, but the meaning behind his words was clear.Rosalie caressed her stomach and recalled what Justin said in her dream about their love continuing. He was caressing her stomach at that time. As it turned out, it was a foreshadowing of what was going to happen."It's Justin's child," she said agitatedly.Sebastian had a vasectomy, and the timing wasn't right. The baby was cert
"Silly girl, it isn't your fault. It was my own choice. If I were given another chance, I'd still be willing to be with you. Moments spent with you were happier than my entire lifetime. I should be the one saying sorry. I didn't protect you well and let you get hurt."Justin felt so real, as though he were still alive. Rosalie could sense the tears in his eyes and feel his every breath."Justin…" Rosalie broke down crying."Rose," Justin said, holding Rosalie's hand. "It's time for me to leave. I'm sorry, but I can't stay by your side.""No, Justin!" Rosalie grabbed his hand and cried agitatedly, "You said earlier that you're mine and I'm yours. You said you'd never leave me! You can't go back on your word!""Rose," Justin said, tears streaming down his face. "Although my body is no longer with you, my soul will always be in your heart. No matter where you go, you'll bring me with you. As long as you think of me, I'll live on."He gently pulled Rosalie up to her feet, his face ha
Warm sunlight shone on Rosalie's face, making her feel toasty.She opened her eyes slowly and found herself in a warm embrace. Before her was a face that was so achingly familiar, her breath caught.He looked at her affectionately with his deep, dark eyes, caressing her face with his hands. His coarse hands rubbed against her tender cheeks, and it all felt so real."Justin," Rosalie called out tentatively and very cautiously, suppressing the emotions stirring in her heart. She almost whispered it, for fear that her dream might come to an end.Justin flashed her a doting smile. "Why are you crying? Did you have a bad dream?""Bad dream?" Rosalie looked around her. She and Justin were in their room.Everything felt so real. She felt so happy and warm, and all those scary things that had happened felt like nothing but a nightmare.Rosalie started tearing up as she dove into Justin's arms. "Justin, I was so frightened! Turns out that it's just a dream. I thought I lost you."She wo
In the deep of the night, Rosalie dreamt of Justin once again.They were walking down the red carpet, filled with joy—but the next moment, a bullet pierced mercilessly through his heart, snatching his life from him. She saw him lying in a pool of blood.She screamed and struggled with all her might, but she was helpless. Nightmares haunted her night after night."Justin, Justin! Don't die! I'm begging you, don't die! Don't kill Justin, I'm begging you, don't kill him, don't! Ahhh!" Rosalie screamed as her eyes flew open.In the next second, she found herself in a warm embrace. "Rose, I'm here. It's just a nightmare, a nightmare."Although it was a nightmare, it really did happen.Rosalie felt the warmth of his arms and burst out crying."I caused Justin's death, I harmed him! If…if I made him leave, if I didn't go to the airport to find him, he would still be alive and well. Why did I go and find him? Sebastian was right, everyone who loves me ends up in a terrible plight. I cau
Rosalie held the rings tightly in her hands and put them at her chest, sobbing, "Justin, Justin…"She collapsed on the bed, dissolving into tears."Rose, I know you're in a lot of pain, but I want you to know that you still have me and your son. Don't you want to see Steve? He really missed you."The mention of Steve made Rosalie come alive, but only for a split second.She gripped her collar tight. "I need some time to be alone. I don't want him seeing me like this."She didn't want to scare her son. She was afraid that she might break down before Steve."Okay. If you need me to be by your side, just call me."Rosalie shut her eyes and curled up into a ball, ignoring Theodore's offer.Theodore sighed and pulled the sheets up over her before leaving the room.When he was walking down the corridor, his phone started buzzing in his pocket. He pulled it out of his pocket and answered the call."Mr. Spencer, we've dealt with Sebastian's corpse."Theodore clenched his fists so ti
It was like a long, long nightmare.Rosalie didn't know how much time had passed. All she could remember was herself walking in the desert for a long, long time. She felt tired, thirsty, and hot. She saw no end to the desert and she seemed to be looking for something, although she had forgotten who she was.Just as she fell from tripping over a stone and found herself unable to crawl back up, a man appeared before her.Rosalie looked up, and tears welled up in her eyes the moment she saw who it was.She suddenly remembered who she was and she reached out a trembling hand, calling out, "Justin… Justin…!"Her voice was hoarse.Justin crouched down. "Rose.He reached his hand out, as tender as before.Rosalie felt as though she had found her lifeline. Yet right before their hands touched, a loud gunshot sounded as she saw a bullet pierce mercilessly through Justin's chest. Blood trickled down the wound.Justin collapsed to the ground."No…no, no!"Rosalie yelled at the top of h
"Sebastian Carter, dare you kill me? Hahaha…!" Rosalie laughed.Her scornful laughter was akin to blades that pierced Sebastian's heart. He knew his time was up and all forms of pretense were useless.Although he refused to concede defeat, he had no other choice.Anyone who loved this woman was bound to end up in a horrible plight.Out of the blue, he asked, "Theodore, do you love Rose?" "Of course I do, but I'm not as perverted as you are," Theodore spat."Yes, I'm perverted while your love is noble and dignified. At the very least, Rose loved you once, but what about me? She has never loved me." Sebastian chuckled bitterly, tears filling his eyes. "I just want her to love me! What wrong have I done? I just don't want to lose the woman I love. How is that wrong?"Until now, Sebastian refused to admit his wrongdoings. He might know it in his heart, but he refused to admit it outright.Tears of indignation rolled down his cheeks as he bawled like a child. "The only wrong I di
Sebastian gritted his teeth as he vented his overwhelming wrath on Rosalie's body.Rosalie shut her eyes and bit down on her lips hard, bearing with the pain. She didn't cry out for fear that the people outside would hear her and realize the indecency that was going on.The men outside were shouting anxiously. Just then, one of their members ran over with an electric drill in hand. "I found this! Let's try it."A loud drilling sound came from the door. A few minutes later, the door lock finally came loose.The door was kicked open with a loud bang and Theodore barged in with his men. Sebastian and Rosalie were seated by the bedside, with Sebastian holding a gun pointed at Rosalie's temple.Rosalie's hair was in a mess, with tears streaming down her face. Her sleep gown was all tattered and torn.Fire burned in Theodore's eyes when he saw the scene before him. "Sebastian Carter, what did you do?!""I did everything you can imagine! If you don't believe me, just watch." Sebast