“If such a situation really arises, I will die with my child,” Rosalie said softly as she wiped the tears away from Sebastian’s face.Her actions were gentle, but her words were cruel. “Seb, remember this: if the child lives, I live; if the child is gone, I am gone. I’ve already given up Theodore, so I cannot give up this child.”Seeing Rosalie’s resolute gaze, Sebastian knew there was no room for negotiation. He felt a mixture of hatred, heartache, and a tumult of painful emotions.Finally, he couldn’t help but pull Rosalie into his arms, holding her tightly. “Rose, you’re cruel! I hate you!”Rosalie closed her eyes in pain, tears flowing uncontrollably. She knew her words were harsh and would hurt Sebastian, but for the sake of her child, she had to do this. She couldn’t afford to take any chances.There was no such thing as a perfect person in this world. It was impossible for a person to be free of wicked thoughts.“Seb, I’m sorry. I know it’s my fault. I’m truly sorry. If yo
“Rose, promise me you won’t divorce me, okay? I’m begging you!”“Seb, this isn’t fair to you. The child I’m carrying isn’t yours, and we didn’t marry each other under normal circumstances. You’ve lost your memory now, but I believe when you regain it, you’ll understand. You might even want to divorce me yourself.”“Let’s discuss that after I regain my memory. But until then, I beg you, don’t divorce me. Let me be your husband, okay?”“But Seb, this really isn’t fair to you. You don’t remember the past. Have you considered that you might not have loved me before?”“I love you,” Sebastian almost shouted, “Rose, I love you, so stop saying these things.”“No, Seb. You’re wrong! You don’t love me, but someone else. You love…”“I don’t care,” Sebastian said emotionally. “I don’t want any other woman. I only want you. Don’t talk to me about other women.”“But there is another woman. You’ve said so before.”“That was in the past. Rose, I don’t care what I said before. All I know now is
Aside from herself, Rosalie couldn't give him anything else.She felt many things for Sebastian: gratitude, touched feelings, and guilt. However, her love had long since died.Sebastian closed his eyes in pain. Rosalie's silence was his answer. Everything was as he had expected, but the pain was still unbearable.He sighed softly, struggling with the heart-wrenching pain. "Alright, Rose. I won’t force you to answer. You don’t have to answer me, but I beg you to promise me that you won’t divorce me. I won’t force you to do anything you don’t want to do, but just this one thing—don’t divorce me. As long as you don’t divorce me, I will do whatever you ask.""Seb," Rosalie said hoarsely, "Is this a trade? If I agree to this, you’ll promise to protect my child when it comes down to it, right?""Yes. If that’s how you want to think of it, then it is a trade."Rosalie said, "You want me to exchange my marriage for this?""Rose, you can hate me or resent me, but I can’t control myself.
Rosalie wiped the tears from her face, and left his embrace. "Seb, maintaining this marriage might also cause you pain. Won't you regret it?"Sebastian took her hand and gently caressed her fingers. "I won't regret it. Being with you is my greatest happiness. I will treat you and the child well."Rosalie closed her eyes in pain and nodded resignedly. "Alright, I promise I won't divorce you."After saying this, Rosalie opened her eyes again. "But Seb, if one day you regain your memory and want to divorce me, you can tell me. You can change your mind."This statement sounded particularly harsh to Sebastian. How cruel Rosalie was, always wanting to divorce him.He had given so much for her, but she was unwilling to give him even a little love in return. Even the tiniest bit of love would be enough; just a moment where she considered him her true husband. Even if she was unwilling to share a bed with him, a kiss wasn’t too much to ask. But she wasn’t willing to give even that."Alrig
"Rose, what happened to the baby? What's wrong?" Sydney asked. "Mom, the doctor said my cervix is weakened, so I need to undergo a cervical cerclage procedure."Sydney sounded somewhat angry. "You should have told me about such a serious matter earlier!""I only found out today, and you weren’t answering my calls."Sydney sighed all of a sudden. "You said the surgery is the day after tomorrow, right?""Yes, it’s the day after tomorrow. Can you tell me where Theo is?" Rosalie was on the verge of crying again as she spoke.Sydney replied, "Rose, I wasn’t answering your calls because I knew you would ask about Theo. I couldn’t lie to you and say I didn’t know.""Mom, so you do know how Theo is now? Is he alive or dead? Please, tell me."Sydney was silent for a long time, seeming hesitant, but Rosalie’s anxious voice made her relent. "He’s still alive, but his injuries are serious. He barely survived. The doctor said that when he was brought to the hospital, he had an arrow lodg
“We knew you were kidnapped, and were very worried. Theo said you had been rescued and were safe, but he didn’t want to see you. When we asked him why, he wouldn’t say.”Rosalie wiped the tears from her face. “Mom, please, tell me where he is now. I need to see him before my surgery. I have something to tell him. Please, I’m begging you. I won’t be able to relax for the surgery otherwise.”Sydney was silent. After a long pause, she said. “What if Theodore still doesn’t want to see you?”“I don’t know. I just have to find him now. Please, Mom, for the sake of the baby.”Just then, a voice came from outside the door. “Rose, where are you?”Rosalie was startled. Sebastian had woken up.She quickly told Sydney, “Mom, text me the address. I’ll go find him myself.”“Do you want me to come pick you up?” Sydney asked.“No, I’ll go on my own. Just send me the address.”“Alright.”After ending the call, Rosalie opened the door and stepped out.Sebastian was anxiously looking for her i
With that thought, Sebastian immediately said, “It’s fine for you to go find him. I’ll take you.”Rosalie shook her head. “No, I should go alone. I know you don’t like Theo, and if you come along, you’ll definitely be uncomfortable.”“It’s alright. I want to accompany you. I wouldn’t feel comfortable letting you go alone. If you’re worried I might interfere, don’t be. I won’t. Whatever you say to Theo, I won’t interfere. I just want to ensure you get there safely. I can keep my distance.”Rosalie sighed softly. “Is it really worth it for you?”“It is. You’re worth everything. Don’t make me worry, alright?”In the end, Rosalie nodded. “Okay. But Seb, I’ll tell him about my pregnancy in person. If that makes you uncomfortable…”“It’s fine,” Sebastian interrupted. “I’ll be prepared. My only goal is to accompany you there and bring you back safely. That’s enough for me. I won’t interfere with anything else, and I’ll give you full freedom.”Since Sebastian had said this much, Rosalie
“Doctor, I’ll take care of myself. I’m sure everything will be fine. I just need to see someone before my surgery. I’ll be back quickly,” Rosalie said.The doctor hesitated. “Before you were diagnosed with a weakened cervix, you had lower back pain and bleeding, which were quite severe. Now, you need to stay in bed and rest. If you insist on going out, it could pose significant risks to both you and the baby.”“But this matter is very urgent. I have to make this trip. Is there any way to minimize the risk?”Rosalie asked. She was determined to see Theodore before the surgery.The doctor shook his head. “There’s no way to reduce the risk. You must remain on bed rest. With cervical incompetence, you could miscarry at any time. As a doctor, I don’t mind you going out if it’s an emergency, but it’s better to wait until after your surgery.”Rosalie gently caressed her belly. “Is it really that serious? Can’t I even go out?”“I understand your feelings, but according to your test result
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