Stephanie stormed into Rosalie's hospital room, visibly upset."Steph, how is he?" asked Rosalie, who had been waiting anxiously."You still care about that jerk? Don't you know he's living happily now?!" Stephanie snapped."What do you mean?" Rosalie frowned, puzzled. "Isn't he injured? Is it serious?""See for yourself."Stephanie handed her phone to Rosalie, so her friend could watch the video she had recorded. After watching it from start to finish, Rosalie's fingers seemed to lose all strength as the phone slipped from her hand, falling onto the bed.With Cynthia by Theodore's side, how could anything happen to him? Whenever Cynthia shed a tear, he softened. He was always gentle with that woman.In contrast, his treatment of his own wife was like a see-saw. He was sometimes sweet, sometimes cold, leaving Rosalie unsure of his true feelings. Even a brother wouldn't behave like that towards his sister."You're still worried about him, but he's doing just fine," said Stephani
Seeing Theodore, Rosalie suddenly felt a sense of unfamiliarity. But seeing that he was fine, she felt relieved. She didn't want to be hurt again, so she coldly asked, "Why are you here?"Seeing Rosalie's reaction, Theodore frowned. "Didn't you just get discharged? I came to see you.""Thank you," she replied politely.Theodore's irritated gaze fell on Sebastian. That man seemed to be sticking around like a persistent leech."You seem to enjoy making friends with other people's wives, Mr. Carter," Theodore remarked casually."If I'm not mistaken, Rosalie told me that you two have already signed divorce papers, Mr. Spencer," Sebastian retorted.Upon hearing Sebastian call Rosalie by her name, Theodore's eyes flashed with anger. "What did you call her?""I agreed to let him call me that." Rosalie stepped forward, pulling Sebastian behind her. "We're friends, and I'm not Mrs. Spencer anymore. Isn't it normal for him to call me by my name?"Her words implied that Theodore had no
Rosalie didn't need to worry about Theodore now. She could say whatever she wanted in front of him. After all, she had a clear conscience.Hearing her words to Sebastian left a very unpleasant expression on Theodore's face."Okay, I'll leave first," Sebastian replied.This man had been polite from start to end. Compared to Theodore's unpredictable temperament, he was indeed a gentleman."I'm sorry you came all this way to see me," said Rosalie, looking guilty."I just stopped by to see you on the way to work. Don't feel pressured, okay? I'm going now. Bye."After seeing off Sebastian, Rosalie's polite expression turned cold again when facing Theodore.Stephanie's pager went off, indicating she had to leave.Worried about Rosalie, she told Theodore, "Rose's stomach issues were caused by stress, and will worsen if she keeps getting stressed out. Don't bully her anymore."Surprisingly, Theodore didn't snap back. He just grunted, which was a bit unexpected."Steph, you go ahead a
Rosalie was the first to arrive at the restaurant. Sydney had sent her a text a few minutes earlier, saying that she was running late and asking her daughter-in-law to sit and wait for her. Guided by the waiter, Rosalie found Sydney's table.But when she saw the woman who was sitting there, her face immediately turned cold."Cynthia, what are you doing here?"Seeing Rosalie, Cynthia also looked puzzled.But soon, she lifted her head proudly and said, "Is it wrong for my future mother-in-law to invite me for a meal?""Your future mother-in-law? Are you referring to Theo's mother?""Who else could it be?" Cynthia smirked. "Mom called me last night and said she wanted to have a meal with me today. She seemed to be in a good mood. It seems she really supports her son's love. She's the one who truly cares about her son, having carried him for nine months."Rosalie snorted. "So, you mean Grandma and his father don't care about him, right?""I didn't say that. Don't put words in my mo
Cynthia's heart skipped a beat, and a hint of nervousness flickered in her eyes.After scrolling to Theodore's contact listing in her phone, Rosalie's finger hovered over the screen as she said, "If I'm not mistaken, he must have told you to not tell anyone about his car accident, including me."As soon as Rosalie pressed the call button, Cynthia's face turned pale. She quickly reached out, snatching the phone away and ending the call before it connected, causing the phone screen to return to the home page."Why are you so anxious, Ms. Zeller? Weren't you so confident?" asked Rosalie, taking her phone back."Theo is probably busy right now. Let's not bother him with this and add to his worries," replied Cynthia in a shaky voice, clearly having made up an excuse.Rosalie had guessed right — Theodore had indeed asked Cynthia to not tell anyone about his accident. After all, he had also told his mother the same thing.Rosalie smirked. "Ms. Zeller, I'm afraid you're the one adding to
Cynthia picked up a clean napkin from the table and wiped her face. Just the thought that Theodore loved her and was about to divorce Rosalie made her feel victorious. After all, Rosalie was just a discarded wife.Rosalie didn't want to argue with Cynthia any longer. It was beneath her dignity to quarrel here, especially when others were already looking at them. She grabbed her purse and was about to stand up and leave, when suddenly, a hand landed on her shoulder."I'm here."Sydney appeared in front of the two other women. She gently pressed Rosalie back into her seat."I'm so sorry I'm late. You two must have felt awkward being alone together."Seeing that Cynthia's face was damp, Sydney looked concerned. "Ms. Zeller, are you okay?""I'm fine, Aunt. Thank you for your concern. There was just a little misunderstanding between Rosalie and I. You don't need to worry about it," Cynthia replied.Her demeanor was now completely different from before. She was the kind of person who
"Aunt, it's okay. She might be mad at me because of my relationship with Theo..." Cynthia paused, looking ashamed. "But Aunt, please believe me. I didn't intend to break them apart. I've known Theo for a long time. We were a couple even before Rosalie and Theo got married."Tears welled up in her eyes as she portrayed herself as a fragile victim, making Rosalie seem indifferent in comparison."Okay, stop crying. I understand." Sydney quickly pulled out some tissues and wiped Cynthia's tears. "That pretty face of yours won't look good if it turns red from crying. Theo would feel sorry for you.""Okay, Aunt, I won't cry. I'm happy to have lunch with you today," said Cynthia, immediately stopping her tears.She was such an obedient girl, the type who was completely beloved by elders.Rosalie was speechless. Was this lunch Sydney's way of meeting her future daughter-in-law? If so, why did Rosalie have to come?"Thank you, Aunt.""Mom, I have some things to attend to. If there's noth
"Is that so?" asked Rosalie, seeming indifferent.In fact, she hadn't calculated how much Theodore had given her. The first time they were supposed to sign the divorce papers, Yuvan had said there were typos and had taken the documents back to be corrected.The second time, Rosalie had just signed without looking at the contents, so she did not know if anything had changed. In the first place, she didn't even care how much money Theodore was willing to give her.Seeing Rosalie so composed made Cynthia even angrier. In her eyes, Rosalie was clearly gloating.Placing the divorce papers back in the folder, Cynthia coldly said, "Rosalie, what right do you have to ask Theo for billions in alimony? Why do you deserve to take so many properties?"Although that money was peanuts for the Spencer family, Cynthia felt that Theodore was being too generous. If Rosalie got all that money, wouldn't she skyrocket to the pinnacle of life overnight, able to live a life of luxury without having to d
It was understandable for Justin to forget about it. His health wasn't in optimal condition right now, after all.Rosalie herself would forget what she wanted to say sometimes. Perhaps what he wanted to say wasn't that important, or he wouldn't have forgotten it so easily.Seeing her staying by his side and taking such great care of him, Justin had a lot to tell her. That included the words he wanted to tell her before Sebastian came in.'Rose, what if I like you?'That was what he wanted to say.Emotions roiled in his heart at that moment and he almost couldn't keep them under control. However, Sebastian's arrival had cut him off.After Sebastian left, he realized that it was pointless even if he said what he wanted to say. Rosalie had a husband and a child, and a happy family.He, on the other hand, was an outlaw. He had no right to like anybody.He couldn't even protect his kin. What right did he have to fancy another woman?It was enough for him as long as she was happy. H
Rosalie sighed. "Seb, don't worry. I won't meet him in private. He has Aurora by his side now. How could I possibly have any interaction with him? Go back with peace of mind.""Rose, promise me that you won't trust Theodore again. I'm really worried that he'll hurt you again."Rosalie nodded. "I got it. I've seen through him. Don't worry about me. Go be busy with what you need to do."Sebastian hugged her and bade her farewell.The plane was about to take off.He soon left with the baby in his arms.Rosalie watched them as they vanished out of her line of sight, and couldn't hold back her tears. She couldn't bear to leave her baby, and really wanted to fly back home with them.However, she couldn't leave an injured Justin behind. She also had her studies to complete, so she had to make the difficult decision of staying in Melrine for a few more months.Rosalie returned to the hospital feeling despondent.Justin saw her return, and shot her a warm smile. "You're back."Rosalie
Sebastian appeared very genuine. His eyes were filled with guilt when he looked at Justin."It's fine. As long as you desire to protect Rose," Justin said flatly.Sebastian's eyes narrowed, flashing briefly.What did that mean?Of course he desired to protect Rosalie! However, it wasn't Justin's place to comment on that.Rosalie was his wife, how was she related to Justin? What was this man thinking, trying to lecture him?Even so, Sebastian didn't say much. He simply smiled and said, "Have a good rest. I'll be off."Although it was only for a mere instant, Justin keenly caught the look in Sebastian's eyes. Despite that, he remained unperturbed.-Rosalie followed Sebastian back to their accommodation.The baby was still there.Rosalie kept holding him in her arms, unwilling to part with him. Throughout their journey to the airport, she kept carrying the baby, feeling terrible inside."I'm sorry. Mommy didn't take good care of you, and now I'm saying goodbye to you. But don
"It's not that, Rose. There's been some issues at the company, and it's quite urgent. I have to go back to deal with it.""Really? What happened?""Some shareholders are causing trouble. I won't know the details until I get back, but my dad asked me to go back as soon as possible. It might be because of what happened to me recently, and now people at the company think I can't take over. They're starting to cause a ruckus and trying to seize power."Rosalie frowned, her expression becoming more serious. "Seb, does that mean you have to go back? When will you leave?""I'm leaving right now.""Right now? So soon?"Sebastian nodded. "Yes, the plane is already ready. I need to leave immediately. Rose, do you want to come back with me?""Seb, I can't go with you. I still need to stay here and take care of Justin. Plus, I haven't finished my studies yet."Sebastian sighed. "I figured as much, but I really have to go back now.""Then you should go back and deal with the situation first. Don't
"Thank you for not giving up on me, thank you for steadfastly staying by my side, and thank you for praying for me."He seemed very haggard, as though he had endured endless torment. Yet, he still exuded a captivating handsomeness.Though his eyes appeared dim from exhaustion, they radiated determination. His deep, dark pupils seemed like a mystery, hiding countless untold stories.Rosalie was surprised. "How did you know I prayed?""I guessed," he said with a gentle smile, the corner of his mouth curving into a soft, charming arc.Rosalie smiled back at him. It wasn't too hard to guess, actually."Anyway, I'm glad that you're awake now. I'm sorry Theodore and Sebastian hurt you. They didn't know and thought you were a bad person. They were just too worried about me. I apologize on their behalf. Don't worry, I'll take responsibility for you. I'll cover all the medical bills and any future compensation and care. You don't need to worry about anything.""Those two men seem very concerned
"Theo, no matter what the test results are, you can't keep torturing your stomach," Aurora said, her voice filled with concern as she held his hand against her cheek. "Now that you have me, you have to think about me. You can't keep neglecting your health."Theodore nodded, murmuring, "Okay. Alright, I promise.""Theo, could you lie down and hold me for a while? I suddenly feel a bit anxious."Aurora's fragile and helpless demeanor made it hard for Theodore to refuse."Alright, lie down," he said. He pressed a button, and the head of the hospital bed slowly lowered.Aurora lay back on the bed and Theodore lay down beside her, pulling her into his arms. She cupped his face, closed her eyes, and kissed his lips.Theodore gripped the back of her head and responded passionately, exchanging warmth and affection.He kissed her fiercely and fervently, the world around him disappearing.-Justin finally pulled through and was out of danger. After waking up, he was transferred to a regular ward
"That's right. I thought that way too at first," Aurora said coldly. "I hate you so much for what you did. I did want you to rot in prison here, but then I thought about it more carefully. If you go to prison, won't Rosalie become single again? At that point, Theo will have a thousand reasons to get back together with her, and he'll abandon me."So, after thinking it through, I decided that you shouldn't go to prison and should stay by Rosalie's side forever. That way, Theodore won't have the chance to reconcile with his ex-wife. I'm actually doing this for my benefit more than yours."On the other end of the line, Sebastian was silent for a long time.Aurora's words made a lot of sense, but Sebastian, who was naturally suspicious, still couldn't fully trust her."Why should I trust you? If you're lying to me and this was a trap set up for me, wouldn't that mean I'm falling right into your hands?" he argued. "You don't have to trust me," Aurora said, "but once Theo leaves the hospital
Aurora needed a very thorough examination, so it would take some time. Theodore had been accompanying her, though he seemed distracted and his thoughts kept drifting back to Rosalie's sorrowful face."Theo, do you need to see a doctor for your face?" Aurora asked, concerned. "It's all swollen.""It's fine," Theodore replied, "I'll be fine in a couple of days. Don't worry. Right now, you're the most important."Hearing what Theodore said warmed Aurora's heart."By the way, Theo, didn't you promise me last night that you'd get checked today too? Why don't you go now? We can do the check-up together.""It's fine. I'll stay with you and wait for you to finish first.""Theo, you should go first. We'll both need to wait for the results anyway, so don't waste time." Aurora was very concerned about Theodore's health.She wanted him to be well. After all, he was going to be her future husband. If both of them were in poor health, how could they manage?To reassure Aurora, Theodore gently patted
The significance of Theodore verbally acknowledging her meant more than if they had slept together a hundred times. It meant that he genuinely accepted her from the bottom of his heart. All her efforts had not been in vain.Although Theodore wasn't her first man, she had just lied to him—this wasn't her first time doing it with a man at all.In fact, she was quite experienced. Aurora was far from the pure image she presented. She used to seek thrills often, enjoying the feeling of making men lose control.When she was with Theodore, she had only pretended to be inexperienced.Now that she was in love with Theodore, she realized just how blind she had been in the past. What were those other men? They had no money, no looks, and no build. Theodore was different, and she was determined to hold on to him tightly.When it came to winning over men, Aurora considered herself to have some skills and techniques.-Sebastian walked to a secluded area. He opened his hand, revealing a piece of pap