The sky started turning brighter as the feelings of unease grew in everyone’s hearts.A huge truck loaded with cash drove into a quiet, secluded district. An abandoned warehouse with overgrown weeds stood right there.There was no one around or walking by. This district had been abandoned a long time ago.The entire scene was captured on a huge screen. Christopher and Sebastian stood before the screen, staring at the image on it.The images from the screen came from the most advanced manless military vehicle.Christopher didn’t call the police, but he called for the military’s help. They dispatched a manless vehicle in search of Rosalie.A middle-aged man dressed in military garb stood next to Christopher. He pointed at the screen, and said, “Ms. Young can’t be found anywhere in the surroundings. In fact, no one can be found.”“Please expand the search area,” Christopher said.General Wagner nodded. “Sure, no problemThere was nothing Christopher could do at this point except
Today was also the day of Theodore’s wedding, for which he booked an entire luxury hotel for.Wedding guests streamed into the hotel non-stop.Theodore stood silently before a mirror, and looked at his face in it. He looked pale and haggard, completely unlike what a radiant groom should look. He looked more like he was sick.It was supposed to be his big day, but it looked more like he was attending a funeral.The stylist left after styling his hair. Theodore sat all alone before the mirror, his eyes glazing over. He pulled out his phone from his pocket and scrolled to Rosalie’s photos, looking at each one carefully.From today onward, he would be a married man and couldn’t love her so boldly.-Cynthia was wearing a pure white wedding gown in the makeup room. Expensive jewelry sparkled at her neck. She looked at herself in the mirror, and saw how radiant and happy she looked.“Jen, do I look pretty?” Jennifer glanced at her. “Yes.”She wanted to add, what’s the point?Howe
“Yuvan!” Theodore yelled.Yuvan soon ran over. “Mr. Spencer, what instructions do you have for me?”“Find the man indicated on this slip of paper. Also, use all resources we have to track Rose down.”With that, Theodore tugged his tie off and flung it aside.“Mr. Spencer, where are you going?” Yuvan asked.Theodore said, “To find Rose.”“What about the wedding? You and Ms. Zeller are about to walk down the aisle.”“Call off the wedding!”Theodore then disappeared from Yuvan’s sight.Cynthia hid behind a pillar a distance away and saw Theodore walk off, her eyes filled with anger and indignation.She couldn’t believe he called off the wedding!This was a huge blow to her. Her dream stood right before her, but it popped just like a bubble.If it were in the past, she would have jumped into his arms and hugged him tight, crying and begging him not to leave. But now, she knew that wouldn’t work anymore. Doing that would only irritate Theodore.The hatred burning in her chest
Everyone was searching for Rosalie.On the Carters’ side, Christopher and Sebastian were tireless in their efforts to rescue Rosalie. However, the truck loaded with money went on a wild goose chase and drove to many places which all ended up incorrect.The abductors were adept at preventing themselves from being caught. They were sly and cunning. Out of fear the police would be called, they deliberately Christopher and Sebastian them fake addresses to test them and also prevent them from distinguishing the genuine location from the fake.Christopher and Sebastian were furious, but couldn’t do anything about it. All they could do was to be led by the nose by the abductors. On Theodore’s end, he used all of his network and resources to locate Rosalie, analyzed all surveillance footage and searched every possible place, expanding his search parameters again and again. He had the list of abductors from Laila, and found out who they were. He also seized everyone related to the abduct
“It’s so lively in here. Am I interrupting something?” A man’s voice sounded from the door.The men stopped whatever they were doing, and turned to look at the man at the door.He was wearing a black shirt, a bonnet, and a black mask. He leaned leisurely against the door frame, and spoke in a low voice.The abductor asked fiercely, “Who the hell are you?”He seemed to be all alone, but he didn’t look like the police, given the clothes he was wearing.The man in black walked over slowly. “So many burly men bullying one lady. How shameful.”Rosalie’s eyes widened as she looked doubtfully at the man. The aura he exuded felt familiar, as if she had met him before.“Damn it, are you tired of living? Seize him!” The chief of the gang pointed angrily at the man in black.Some of the thugs pulled out their knives and charged forward to seize the man in black, who leisurely pulled out a gun from his waist and shot upward twice. The thugs took a few steps back in fright.He had a gu
The man’s eyes widened in fear as he yelled, “No, don’t! B-B-B…”He didn’t care to call the man in black ‘Brother’ again, and cried for mercy, “Good sir, I was wrong. Spare me, please, I’m begging you. I’ll do anything you ask of me!”“Really? You’ll do anything I ask of you?”“Yes, I will,” the abductor nodded firmly. “I’ll do anything you ask of me as long as you spare me!”“Alright, then.” The man in black kicked him. “Get up.” The chief abductor crawled up from the ground, bearing with the pain on his knee, which almost made him stumble.The man in black pointed at the knife lying on the ground. “Pick this up. Choose your least favorite gang mate and gouge out his eyeballs. Display it right here for me.”“Ah? That…that…” the abductor said in a trembling voice. “Good sir, I…”“What’s the matter?” the man in black said irritably. “Don’t want to do it?”He pointed the gun back at the abductor’s crotch.“No, no, I’ll do it, I’ll do it!”He grabbed the knife from the ground
The other thugs huddled together in fright, looking at the man in black in fear. “Our chief’s dead. Please spare us! We’re just insignificant minions who simply do as we are told! Please!”“So you’re innocent?” The man in black inched toward them step by step. “Don’t…don’t… Don’t come close, don’t come close…” The thugs shook in fear.Although he was just one man, the man in black was armed. His every move made him look like a fearsome demon, not at all human. “What are you scared of? Aren’t you thugs supposed to be fierce and vicious? I, like this lady, am only one person. Why are you so scared of me?” The man in black suddenly thought of something, and said, “Oh, right. It’s because of the gun I’m holding. That’s why you’re so scared of me.”They were scared of the gun!The man in black kept his gun in the holster strapped, on his waist and extended his arms. “I’ve put my gun away now. Are you still scared of me?”Rosalie’s eyes widened in shock. Was this man crazy? How wo
The man in black put his gun aside, and kicked one of the thugs on the ground. When the thug moved, the man in black shot him again.After that, he approached Rosalie, taking a step at a time.Rosalie shrunk back in fear. “What are you trying to do?”The man in black crouched down, and said, “We didn’t have enough time today, or I would have skinned them alive.”Rosalie crawled up from the ground wanting to run, but the man in black grabbed her wrist. “Didn’t I make myself clear? Don’t move. My attacks are indiscriminate when I start my killing spree.”The bonnet the man in black was wearing was tilted downward, and Rosalie couldn’t see his eyes. He also kept his mask on over his mouth the entire time.“What…what do you want? If you want money…”“Hahaha…money?” The man in black pinched Rosalie’s chin. “Are you very scared?”“Of course I am.” How could she not be scared under such circumstances? “You’re very honest, but since you’re so scared of me, why did you tell me to watc
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