Rosalie lowered her head, and caressed her belly. "What if… What if he doesn't call me?"A glimmer of determination flashed in Sebastian's eyes as he said sadly in her ear, "If he doesn't call you, it means he really doesn't want the child."Rosalie's tears fell immediately.Feeling her body tremble, Sebastian quickly pulled her into an embrace. "Don't cry. I'm sorry. I'm clumsy with words. I really believe he will call you. How could he not? I'll wait with you. No matter what happens, I'll be by your side."Sebastian gently stroked the back of her head as he smiled slyly.He suspected that Theodore hadn't heard what Rosalie said last night. Otherwise, given Theodore's obsession with Rosalie, if he knew she was pregnant with his child, how could he have had no reaction at all?If his guess was correct, then Rosalie wouldn’t receive a call today. He needed to give her hope and make her believe Theodore would call. Despair was what would make Rosalie completely give up on Theodore.
Seeing the doctor's solemn expression, Rosalie asked uneasily, "Doctor, what's wrong?"The doctor hung the stethoscope around his neck, and then said, "Your heartbeat is a bit slow. Please lie down so that I can examine you thoroughly."Rosalie nodded, and lay down on the bed.The doctor gently touched her belly and then pressed on a specific spot."Ah!" Rosalie let out a cry of pain. "That hurts!"The doctor asked, "Do you feel like you were pricked by a needle when I pressed down here?"Rosalie nodded. "Yes. What's wrong?"The doctor's expression grew even more serious. "Your condition has worsened. You need surgery immediately.""What?" Sebastian immediately tensed up. "Why?"The doctor turned to Sebastian and asked, "Did the patient get proper rest last night?""Well..." Sebastian glanced at Rosalie, but didn't answer for her.Rosalie spoke up. "I went out last night, but I was in a car and a wheelchair. I didn't do any physical activity.""Miss Young, I reminded you no
After Rosalie agreed, the medical staff immediately wheeled her bed away. Sebastian, holding her phone, slipped it into his pocket and held her hand tightly all the way."Rose, don't worry. I'll be waiting right outside the door. I'm not going anywhere. Both you and the baby will be safe.""Seb, don't forget what I told you. No matter what happens, make sure the baby is safe. As long as I'm still alive, the baby has to stay in my womb until it's born.""Rose, I promise."Sebastian cupped her face, and when they reached the operating room, the doctor told Sebastian to stop."Doctor, wait a moment."After Sebastian spoke, the medical staff stopped pushing the bed. Sebastian bent down, and gave Rosalie a gentle kiss on the forehead.Tears streamed down Rosalie's face. Sebastian was always by her side whenever anything happened. She felt she could never repay him.Sebastian gazed deeply at her. "I'll be waiting for you."Rosalie nodded gently.Then, the medical staff wheeled her
Sebastian took a deep breath, his eyes growing frighteningly red.It was all in the past—these were old chat records. At that time, Rosalie and Theodore were still married, so it was normal to have these conversations. He had no reason to be angry.Now that Rosalie was his wife, such things would only happen between him and Rosalie. It was impossible for her and Theodore to have these kinds of conversations ever again.Why was she still keeping old chat records, even after her divorce from Theodore? Did she still revisit these chats in the quiet of the night, reminiscing? Did Theodore really make her that happy back then?Sebastian had made up his mind. He would be the only man to bring her joy from now on. Rosalie belonged entirely to him—her body, heart, and soul. They would also have children together. Rosalie was his, and no one else's.Sebastian silently prayed for her and the baby’s safety. Though he despised Theodore, he had promised himself that he would care for the child
Sebastian said, "Yes, she went to see Theodore. Because she went to see him, her condition worsened, and she needed emergency surgery early this morning. Your son, whether as her husband or ex-husband, is nothing but a burden to her."Sydney didn't want to say more to Sebastian, and ended the call abruptly. Half an hour later, she arrived at the operating room door.Sebastian stood up when he saw her. "What are you doing here?""Rose is like a daughter to me. Of course I have to be here while she's in surgery! Yet, your family doesn't treat her as family. Apart from you, no one else has come."Sebastian said, "She's my wife. It's enough that I'm here; no one else matters. Besides, her surgery was brought forward, and they didn't know. Blame your son. She went to see him last night and was upset when she came back, needing surgery this morning. Theodore is truly a jinx."Sydney snorted coldly. "Is that so? Since you know she went to see Theo last night, do you know what they talked
Sydney said coldly, "Sebastian, you're just trying to keep Rosalie by your side. Are you sure she loves you?"Sebastian clenched his fists. "Whether she loves me or not is none of your business. Rosalie is undergoing surgery right now. After she comes out, she'll be in a weak state. Are you trying to kill her by telling her Theodore is missing?"He continued angrily, "You Spencers don't consider her well-being at all! If you truly cared about her, you wouldn't be here. What you call love is just clinging to her, but what's best for her is if you let go. When will you all finally understand that?""Don't twist things around. It's not your place to meddle in our matters with Rose! You're currently suffering from amnesia, so you've probably forgotten why she married you."Rosalie had a fake marriage with this guy, but he took himself seriously as her husband, controlling everything.Sebastian's knuckles cracked as he clenched his fists."It doesn't matter. I only know that she's my
“Just answer me this: aside from terminating the pregnancy, is there any other way to protect both mother and child? Quick, tell me!” Sebastian yelled.The doctor said after a moment’s thought, “There is one way—intrauterine blood transfusion! Insert a tube into the fetus’s umbilical cord or placenta to directly provide blood for the fetus and physically control the loss of blood in the womb. This is an emergency measure to preserve the fetus’s life, and is usually only taken when the fetus’s life is under severe threat. Although this method can increase the fetus’s survival rate, given Mrs. Carter’s condition right now, failure would result in the baby’s death by fetal hypoxia. Mrs. Carter’s life may be at risk, too!”Sydney immediately asked, “In other words, Rose will be fine if we terminate the pregnancy, but the baby will be gone. If we forcefully try to keep the baby, failure would mean that both mother and child will die. Is that right?”The doctor nodded. “Yes. That’s why ou
Sydney couldn’t figure out why Sebastian made this decision.Even in considering his own self-interest, terminating the pregnancy would only be beneficial for Sebastian. The baby wasn’t his, after all.She couldn’t figure out why Sebastian wanted to take such a huge risk to protect Rosalie’s baby.He should have chosen to terminate the pregnancy without any hesitation!That baby was Theodore’s, not his!Sebastian rubbed his face, his eyes cold. If Sydney weren’t a woman, he would have punched her in the face.Sydney grabbed his collar, and yelled, “Are you trying to kill Rose?! You claim to love her, but you’re killing her! Is the baby in her womb yours? It’s not your baby, so what are you doing protecting it?”Sebastian grabbed Sydney’s hand, and flung it away hard.“You won’t ever understand. I don’t want to explain things to you. Stop raising a ruckus here!”He was in excruciating pain making this decision, which was done in consideration of Rosalie.Otherwise, did Sydney
After that camping trip, the relationship between Theodore and Rosalie seemed to have reached a new level of understanding.Though they were no longer husband and wife, they interacted like close family.Theodore found a good burial site to lay Justin to rest.Even though only a few fragments of Justin's bones remained, he still deserved a proper burial in a place with good geomancy.The burial was kept simple. There was no formal funeral. Only Rosalie and Theodore brought Justin's remains to the cemetery.Rosalie held the small box in her arms, reluctant to part with it. Theodore gently placed his arm around her shoulders. "Rose, let him rest in peace."Tears welled in Rosalie's eyes as she gazed at Theodore. She opened the box, revealing the few remaining fragments of Justin's bones, and gently caressed them. "Justin, I will come visit you again."Theodore glanced at the bones inside the box and frowned slightly. Something seemed off. There were supposed to be seven bone fragments
"That's right, you're not silly—you're just a little dummy," Theodore said teasingly. He didn't actually think Rosalie was silly. He was only joking with her.Rosalie knew that as well, so she wasn't upset. She turned and lay on her side to face him. "Theo, we got along so well when we were kids, and you always took care of me. I liked you ever since I was little. Later, when I was able to marry you, I was really happy.""I was happy to marry you, too. But I was the foolish one. Rose, you're not a little dummy—I'm the big fool here."If he hadn't been so foolish, things wouldn't have turned out the way they did. When it came to love, he was utterly clueless.Even a genius with a high IQ could be completely ignorant in certain areas. It often took countless detours before finally coming to a realization.Love, in particular, was the easiest thing to get wrong—especially when viewed from one's perspective."But we're still family, and we have a child together. The bond between us will
The sun gradually set, casting an orange glow over the tent and the grass. The family of three sat around the campfire, enjoying the joy of camping and admiring the beauty and tranquility of nature.Rosalie and Theodore had arrived in the morning, and they had spent the entire day together. They chatted, took walks, and explored the surrounding area.Neither of them had taken out their phones to pass the time, yet the hours flew by, and before they knew it, night had fallen.The three of them sat by the fire and enjoyed barbecued meat together. By the time they finished eating, the fire had begun to die down. The sky was now pitch black.Rosalie lay on the mat spread out on the grass, staring up at the sky. The twinkling stars above shimmered like glowing diamonds.In the quiet of the night, the occasional crackling sound came from the extinguished embers of the campfire.It was a soothing sound, one that didn't disturb the beauty of the night.Rosalie formed a circle with her index fi
"Alright." Theodore nodded. "I'll give the child a name, but this is an important matter—I need to think it through carefully."Since this was Rosalie's wish, he was naturally willing to fulfill it.Rosalie smiled and said, "Alright, let me know when you've decided on a name.""I will. I'll tell you as soon as I decide." Theodore raised his hand and gently stroked Rosalie's head.Steve stumbled as he ran toward his parents and threw himself into Rosalie's arms. His movement was a bit forceful, but Rosalie still managed to catch him in time.Seeing this, Theodore immediately took Steve from Rosalie's embrace.He said seriously, "Steve, Mommy is pregnant now. You can't throw yourself at her like that—you might hurt her."Steve's dark, round eyes blinked as he listened to Theodore's words. Realizing he had done something wrong, he looked at his mother with a guilty expression."It's okay. I'm fine," Rosalie quickly reassured him. "Come here, let Mommy hold you." Rosalie pulled Steve back
A few days later, Theodore took Rosalie and Steve on a camping trip. They found a quiet spot, and bodyguards were stationed around for security.The scenery was breathtaking. In the distance, layers of mountains stacked upon each other, while lush greenery spread in all directions. Just a few dozen feet ahead, a clear stream flowed gently, creating a serene and natural landscape."Theo, let's set up the tent first," Rosalie said.They had decided to camp here for the night, as it was a perfect spot for stargazing."Alright, I'll have the bodyguards set it up.""Theo," Rosalie walked forward and said, "let's set it up together. No need to ask the bodyguards.""But it will be tiring. I can do it myself—you should sit and rest," Theodore said, not wanting her to exert herself."It's fine. I can handle it. Let's set up the tent together," Rosalie insisted.Theodore nodded. "Alright, we'll do it together."He bent down, opened the bag, and took out the tent. The two of them then started ass
Late at night, Rosalie woke up from yet another nightmare. This time, however, she did not scream. Instead, her eyes snapped open, and her breathing was rapid.Theodore immediately rushed to her bedside. "Rose, did you have another nightmare?"She hadn't had one in several days.Rosalie turned on the lamp, surprised to see Theodore by her bed. "Theo, why didn't you go back to your room to sleep?""I was worried about you, so… Rose, I just want to stay with you. Did you have another nightmare?""Theo, I...""What is it, Rose? Do you have something to tell me?"Rosalie shook her head. "Repeating those words over and over again doesn't really change anything. I just...""Theo." She gripped his hand tightly. "You must protect yourself well. Get more bodyguards.""Alright, I promise you. I will protect myself, protect the baby, and protect you. I will never let you get hurt again." He pulled Rosalie into his arms."By the way, Rose, I have something to tell you. Aurora, Angie, and Cynthia
Rosalie wondered if the baby would look more like her or Justin.Looking up at the azure blue sky and the white clouds floating in it, she could almost see Justin looking and smiling back at her.Steve raised his hand and caressed her face. She looked at him and smiled, and caressed his head. "Stevie, Mommy will always love you."She kissed his forehead gently, and he hugged her gleefully.Just then, a voice sounded from behind. "What are you two talking about?"Rosalie turned around to see Theodore walking toward them. He was wearing a suit, looking smart, a tender look on his face as he stood next to the mother-and-son pair."Nothing much, just getting some sun. We should head in soon," Rosalie said as she stood up with Steve in her arms.Theodore took over Steve with one hand and pulled Rosalie up with another."Let's head in together."He held Rosalie's hand and didn't let go. She didn't shake his hand off and nodded, letting him hold her hand.They walked into the villa.
Theodore brought Rosalie back to her room and she sat by the windows, exhausted."Rose, lie on the bed and rest for a while. I'll call you when it's time for lunch.""Theo, you don't look too good."His face was very pale."I'm fine. Perhaps it's because I didn't sleep well the past two days.""You should get some rest too. Don't just keep staying by my side."During this period, she would see Theodore by her bedside whenever she woke up from a bad dream. She gathered he hadn't been getting enough rest during this period."I'm fine. I'll wait for you to fall asleep before leaving."He helped RoslIe onto the bed and covered her with the sheets. Rosalie shut her eyes and exhaled out loud."Oh yes, Rose. There's one more thing.""What is it?" Rosalie asked."We found a girl called Nana.""Nana?" Rosalie sat up on the bed. "You saw her?"Theodore nodded. "When we found her in the villa, she kept saying that you're her mother and Sebastian is her father.""Sebastian adopted he
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