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
The ward was eerily quiet. Theodore lay alone on the bed, staring blankly out the window.The sunlight streamed through the window and cast a faint glow on his pale face. His face was ashen and his eyes were vacant, as if he didn’t have a soul. He looked exhausted and drained.He was as silent as a walking corpse. Even when the doctor came in for his examination, he said nothing.Sydney entered the ward. She visited Theodore every day. He remained silent, not saying a word and continuing to stare vacantly out the window.Sydney walked over and sat in the chair beside the bed, placing her bag to the side. She took an apple from a plate and said, “Let me peel an apple for you.”Theodore still remained silent. He didn’t even glance at her, as if she didn’t exist.Sydney sighed inwardly, and began peeling the apple with a knife. “I don’t know exactly what happened. You haven’t told me anything, and I don’t even know who brought you to the hospital. But I know something must have h
“Care about me?” Hearing these words, Theodore suddenly smiled, but the smile was extremely bitter.Rosalie obviously cared more about Sebastian. At such a critical moment, she had chosen Sebastian. Yet, she said she cared about him? It was simply laughable.Hearing the term “care,” he even felt nauseous.Seeing Theodore’s terrifying smile, Sydney felt very uneasy. “What exactly happened? If you don’t tell me, how can I know?”“You don’t need to know. No one needs to know.”Theodore didn’t want to talk about it. He didn’t want Rosalie to be blamed, so he would pretend that it never happened. He didn’t want Rosalie to become a disappointment to the Spencer family. After all, she was like an angel in his family. Her parents had also died because of his family.Seeing Theodore’s silence, Sydney knew she couldn’t find out anything more from him.“Rose will come to see you today,” Sydney said. “She told me last night, and I gave her the address.”Theodore clenched his fists. “I wa
"Well, Rose? Have you come round yet? Do you want me to send someone to kill your son, or will you submit to me obediently, listen to me, and behave yourself? Instead of trying to kill or harm yourself."Sebastian tried to make himself look as gentle and tender as he could be, as if he were patiently negotiating with Rosalie. In truth, this was nothing like a negotiation. Rosalie basically had no choice."How do you want me to submit to you?" she asked in a hoarse voice.The video of Steve woke her up. Not only was she Justin's lover, but she was also a mother. She couldn't stand idly by watching Steve get into trouble. She couldn't neglect her son's safety because of the misery she was in.Sebastian smiled, finally satisfied. "I just want you to listen to me and stay by my side. Don't act like a living corpse and cooperate when in bed with me."Sebastian spoke as though he was talking about things as simple and intuitive as eating and drinking.A simple word from the devil was
Sebastian's head was still throbbing. He drank a lot last night also because he wanted to drown his sorrows.He stared at the woman on the bed, the look in her eyes empty like a lifeless doll.Sebastian gently caressed her hair and stood up to walk to the washroom.When he returned last night, he went to bed straight away without showering.He brushed his teeth and took a shower in the washroom. After he was done, he wiped himself dry and returned to the bed, wrapping Rosalie in his arms once more."Darling, things have come to this point and you can't change anything. You should just accept things the way they are. This country is quite beautiful. Let me take you out for a walk."His voice was very gentle, like a lover mumbling words of affection.Rosalie didn't respond to him, as if she were a corpse.Sebastian went on, "Do you want to be tied to the bed, unable to move your entire life? How long are you going to be stubborn like this? Darling, let me wash you up and brush yo
Rosalie felt her body being flipped over as Sebastian pressed his body against hers.The smell of alcohol made her feel nauseous.She wanted to shove him away, but her hands were tied up and she couldn't move them.Sebastian cupped her face in his hands and planted hot kisses on her cheeks. His lips landed on a swollen area.Rosalie winced in pain.Sebastian could feel the swell on Rosalie's face through his lips. He opened his eyes and realized that almost half of Rosalie's face was swollen. There was even an imprint of a palm on her cheek.He had slapped her very hard this morning because she angered him. He lost control and hit her.Rosalie's skin was tender and certainly couldn't withstand his force. Her cheeks were now badly swollen.Although Sebastian was drunk, he was still conscious. Remorse filled his eyes as he cried, "Rose, you really shouldn't have angered me at that time. If you didn't, I wouldn't have hit you."He poked her cheek gently with a finger. "See, it's
In the deep of the night, the curtains fluttered in the cold wind.The moon shone like silver outside the window and into a bedroom in the villa. The weak moonlight danced in the darkness, reflecting a dim blue shadow in the room. Branches swayed outside the window, making a rustling sound.Rosalie lay on the bed, her face pale as a sheet and her eyes bloodshot and swollen, reflecting the fatigue she was feeling inside.The look in her eyes was empty and hopeless, like a sole boat wandering in the endless night, void of direction and hope.The bedside lamp shone a gentle light, lighting up her haggard features. The shadows in the dim room accentuated the loneliness etched on her face.The night was quiet except for the rustling wind and the heartless ticking of time. The silence in Rosalie's heart, however, was deafening.Her breathing gradually became labored as she lay on the bed, hopelessness filling her eyes. She looked like a lone spirit roaming the darkness.The door ope
Rosalie smirked. "Is that so?"She knew Sebastian was the one in denial. She was sure he felt furious and indignant, and was just feigning confidence to cover up the unease he was feeling."Sebastian Carter, I curse you to never find happiness! I'd rather be torn to pieces than fall in love with a man like you. I curse you to never find love!"Sebastian smacked Rosalie's face hard. He slapped her so hard, she felt dizzy and collapsed on the bed. Her tender cheeks swelled up immediately.His hand trembled after the slap, still left handing in the air. He looked at his palm as shock, disbelief, guilt, regret and all sorts of conflicted feelings flashed past the depths of his eyes.Rosalie didn't have much of a reaction. She simply lay on the bed expressionlessly, as though she were dead and completely void of emotions.Sebastian clenched his fists and gritted his teeth. "Rose, you shouldn't be talking to me like this. You shouldn't be angering me. Don't think that just because I lo
Sebastian waved the ring in front of Rosalie and smiled. "Rose, this is the consequence. Do you see? In this world, you cannot be with any man other than me. Otherwise, he'll end up like Justin—torn to pieces by me."His light, almost casual tone carried an unmistakable undercurrent of cruelty.Rosalie's bound hands clenched into fists. She bit down hard on her teeth, her gaze burning with bloodthirsty fury."Rose, do you know? I've been thinking about something. Why was Justin so easy for me to kill?"Sebastian sat beside her and wrapped an arm around her shoulders."You know Justin's identity—he was a ruthless assassin. He had countless enemies, and there was a long line of people who wanted him dead. Yet no one ever succeeded. But now, he's dead—killed by me, and so easily at that."Sebastian pinched Rosalie's chin. "After thinking it through, it all comes down to you. After he got together with you, he became weak. He let his guard down and indulged in happiness. He lost his sharp
Rosalie bit her lip hard, tears streaming down her face."Baby, don't cry." Sebastian wiped the tears from her cheeks. "If you behave and please me, I might consider leaving you a handful of his ashes, so you have something to remember him by.""Sebastian, just kill me! I'm begging you, kill me.""Baby, don't say that. I could kill everyone in the world, but I would never kill you. I love you so much. How could I bear to? We'll be together forever soon, and no one can separate us."Sebastian was obsessed, greedily inhaling her scent.Such a beautiful voice, yet his words were those of a devil."Even though Justin is dead and you're in despair, don't forget that you still have Steve. He's still so young. What will you do if something happens to him?"At the mention of Steve, Rosalie nearly lost control. "Sebastian, don't hurt my son!""That depends on you. If you behave, I'll stop keeping an eye on him. After all, he's so young, and no matter how much Theodore protects him, no matter ho
Rosalie squeezed her eyes shut, pretending she hadn't heard a thing. Yet, every single word Sebastian uttered reached her ears with piercing clarity.Everything he said was true, but at this moment, each word felt like a blade slicing through her heart.He had killed Justin, the love of her life. He had stripped her of her happiness and raped her.She hated him to the core. No matter how well he had treated her in the past, it could never erase her hatred. "Rose, I know you hate me, but I had no other choice. I was so patient with you, even after we got married. You rejected me time and again, and yet I never forced myself on you. I was a gentleman to you, but what did I get in return? The moment we divorced, you fell in love with Justin."Sebastian let out a bitter laugh. "Since that's the case, why should I bother being a gentleman anymore? I might as well be a complete devil. At least that way, I can have you."His fingers trailed from her shoulder down her arm, finally intertwinin
The enraged roar of a man who had lost all reason echoed throughout the entire room.Rosalie no longer had the strength to argue. She merely sneered and said, "Because Justin was worth it. I wanted to be with him. But you…you disgust me."At this moment, it seemed the only way she could retaliate against Sebastian was through words—to trample on his pride as a man.Sebastian's breathing grew rapid and heavy. He clenched Rosalie's wrist tightly, his teeth grinding together in fury."You bitch! You wanted to sleep with him, huh? Then I'll remove all traces of him from you bit by bit until there's nothing left! Then, you'll be my slave, mentally, physically, and emotionally!" he yelled.The latter half of the night was another storm of torment.Rosalie had no idea how she had survived. All she knew was that Sebastian had been like a wild beast that was completely out of control. She had almost died.Yet, as she hovered on the brink of death, all she could think about was that maybe