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
"Cynthia, please understand. Whatever the reason he married me, we're legally married. Even if we get divorced, in any country, if he remarries, it will be a second marriage. I will always be his first wife," said Rosalie calmly.Cynthia's eyes turned red with anger at the mention of "second marriage." No matter how much she insulted Rosalie or said she didn't deserve it, Rosalie seemed unaffected — she was such a shameless woman!"Rosalie, if you really take Theo's money, how will he see you? Do you want to leave a gold-digger image in his mind?" said Cynthia, attacking her from a different angle."You're really funny." Rosalie chuckled. "The money is something he wants to give me. I didn't ask for it. If you don't believe me, go ask him. You're really good at jumping to conclusions."But come to think of it… Ms. Zeller, you keep looking down on me and talking about how I come from a humble background. I thought you were born into a wealthy family, but it seems that the amount of
Rosalie suddenly didn't know what to say. Her mother-in-law's attitude change was too drastic. So, why had she been so nice to Cynthia? Was it just to hit her hard at this moment, or had she been speaking sarcastically? Rosalie couldn't understand.Unable to hold back any longer, Cynthia hurriedly said, "Aunt, I also looked at the divorce papers. Theo really did give her a lot, especially since they've only been married for a year. Not many men are as generous as him. And anyway, Rosalie doesn't seem to have done anything for the Spencer family, so...""What do you consider as contributing to the family, Ms. Zeller?" Sydney frowned, seeming somewhat displeased. "Do you think dividing property in a marriage depends on contributions? Do you think marriage is a job where the more you do, the more you get paid? Are you likening Rose to a nanny?"Though momentarily stunned, Cynthia quickly recovered and said, "Aunt, that's not what I meant."Sydney smiled. "I know you definitely didn't
Theodore drove Aurora back to her place.Once they arrived downstairs, Theodore stopped the car. "Aurora, go home and get some rest."It was already midnight.Aurora nodded. "Alright, Theo. But you should also rest as soon as you get back. If you're feeling distressed, you can call me and talk about it. I might not be able to help you solve anything, but sharing your feelings might make you feel better.""Okay. Go on inside," Theodore responded softly.Aurora opened the car door and got out. After watching Theodore drive away, she turned around and headed upstairs.When Aurora got home, she found that Angie wasn't there. It struck her as odd. The lights were on, but there was no sign of Angie anywhere.Where could she have gone at this hour?Aurora took out her phone and called Angie, but there was no answer.Frowning, Aurora sent her a message. [Angie, where have you gone?]Despite her dislike for Angie, Angie was still her cousin. Moreover, since Angie was staying at her place, Auror
Aurora's heart pounded wildly, but she forced herself to appear calm, her expression resolute and righteous."Theo, my conscience is clear. But if you truly believe I did it, you can send me to prison. You can do whatever you want with me. As long as it makes you feel better, I'm willing to do anything for you."Aurora knelt on the floor, holding his hands tightly. "Theo, I know your grandmother's death has devastated both you and Rosalie. I don't mind being the one you vent your anger on. Do whatever you want. Even though I didn't do it, I'll confess to it once we get to the police station.""Do you even know what you're saying?" Theodore asked.Aurora smiled bitterly. "Of course, I know. Rosalie thinks I did it. Even though she has no proof, I understand that you don't want her to suffer. If…if I take the blame, it'll ease her pain, won't it? If she feels better, you'll feel better too. I'm willing to do this for you. But I hope that after I confess, you'll let Angie off the hook. S
Theodore sat alone in the hall, a solitary figure in the emptiness.When Rebecca was alive, the place was filled with laughter and cheer, but now it was just him.He sat desolately on the carpet, clutching his head. His face was pale. A complex web of emotions surged within him, making it hard for him to breathe.With trembling hands, Theodore took out his phone from his pocket and dialed a number.The call connected quickly. "Hello, Theodore."It was Aurora's voice.However, Theodore didn't say a word.Aurora sounded concerned. "What's wrong? Is something the matter? Theo, are you okay? Theo, if you have something on your mind, you can tell me. I'll listen. Please don't stay silent, alright? You called me for a reason. Tell me what's going on. Don't make me worry, okay?"Aurora's voice began to crack with emotion. "Theo, say something! Are you alright?""Aurora, I'll have someone pick you up. Come over," Theodore finally said."You want to see me?" Aurora asked, a burst of joy ligh
Justin continued knocking on the door. "Rose, may I come in?"There was still no response, and Steve kept crying.Feeling uneasy, he opened the door. Inside, he saw Steve crying in the cradle.Justin immediately picked him up. "It's okay, Steve. I'm here. Don't be afraid."He heard the sound of running water from the bathroom. The glass door was fogged over, indicating that Rosalie was inside taking a shower. She must not have heard the baby crying.But the baby was crying so loudly—why hadn't she noticed?Justin didn't think too much of it. He gently rocked Steve, trying to soothe him."Steve, don't cry. Be good. I'm here, okay? Do you need your diaper changed?"After checking the diaper and finding it dry, he continued, "Steve, are you hungry?"Justin quickly prepared some formula, but Steve refused to eat. His cries grew louder and more desperate, as though he was struggling to breathe.Justin set the bottle aside. "Steve, do you want your mommy? Be good. Mommy's in the shower. She'
After the door closed, Rosalie turned and walked into the living room.She saw Justin standing there, quietly watching her.Rosalie gave him a small smile."Justin, it's getting late. You should rest early," she said."Rose, did those two give you a lot of trouble today?" Justin asked.Rosalie let out a gentle sigh. "It was a bit troublesome, but at least it distracted me from thinking about Grandma. Now that they've left, I'm starting to think about it again."Seeing that Rosalie was on the verge of tears, Justin immediately stepped forward. "Should I call them back? With their constant bickering, the house would be lively again."Rosalie was amused. "That's not what I meant. Don't worry, I'll manage my emotions. This too shall pass. I just want to find evidence to prove Grandma was murdered."As she said the last sentence, her expression turned somber."I'll help you investigate. Until then, I'm not going anywhere," Justin said.Rosalie lifted her tear-filled eyes to look at him. "Th
During dinner, Sebastian and Yerick started competing again. They took turns piling food into Rosalie's bowl.Very soon, her bowl turned into a small mountain of food. She hadn't even taken a single bite.Rosalie didn't stop them either. She simply watched as the pile of food in her bowl kept growing higher and higher. Only when there was no space left to pile more food did the two finally stop.Sebastian's gaze was filled with affection. "Rose, you need to eat more. Look at you; you've lost so much weight. You need more nutrition."Even if Rosalie were plumper, he'd still adore her.Rosalie stared at them silently. After a long pause, she pushed her bowl toward them. "Split this between the two of you and finish it."The two men froze.Sebastian gave an awkward smile. "Rose, what are you talking about? This is all for you. Go on, eat up.""Do you think I'm a pig? Do you think I can eat all this? You're so focused on piling food into my bowl that you didn't even bother asking if I want
Rosalie drove into the underground parking lot. After parking the car, she took the elevator upstairs. As she approached her house, she heard an argument coming from inside."Yerick, are you trying to stir up trouble again?""I'm not stirring up trouble. It was you who started yelling at me first!""Brat, if you've got guts, let's settle this one-on-one! Don't think I won't hit you just because you're younger."Rosalie frowned. Just as she was about to enter and scold them, another voice interrupted."If you two keep arguing, I'll knock both of you out."It was Justin's voice.Sebastian sneered. "Justin, what business is it of yours to meddle?""You fighting here could upset Rose, so it's not meddling. Teaching you both a lesson wouldn't take any effort at all.""If you lay a finger on me, Rose will be mad at you!" Yerick retorted angrily."Whether she's mad at me or not, I'll still have hit you two. It wouldn't be a loss for me. Go ahead, test me if you don't believe it."At that mome
She found Theodore laughable. After all that had happened, what was there left to explain?Locking the stable door after the horse had bolted—it was already too late. Why couldn't he understand that?The moment Theodore pushed her aside and supported Aurora, it was clear who he cared about more. Rosalie saw it with crystal clarity.They were divorced now. Whom Theodore chose to be with was none of her concern. However, the fact that Rebecca's death involved Aurora made Theodore's defense of that woman utterly repulsive to Rosalie."Fine. I won't explain anymore. I'm sorry," Theodore apologized."There's no need for you to apologize. I don't need you to. All I want is to uncover the truth behind Grandma's death. As far as I'm concerned, it's connected to Aurora and Angie.""I'll investigate this thoroughly," Theodore said. "If Grandma was murdered, I won't let it rest.""Really? Then tell me, if it turns out Aurora is the culprit, what will you do?""If it's truly Aurora, then I won't l
"Theo, anything that needed to be said was already said at the graveyard today. Your attitude was truly eye-opening. There's nothing more to discuss. Leave."Rosalie turned to get into the car, intending to leave.Theodore stopped her. "Rose, let's talk in private. Please.""She already said she doesn't want to talk to you." Sebastian shoved Theodore aside and stepped in front of Rosalie, his presence imposing. "Didn't you hear her? She doesn't want to see you right now. Have you forgotten how you pushed her today? All to protect that woman! You almost hurt Rose in the process. Look at the mess you've made—what right do you have to say anything to her now?"Sebastian's words made Theodore furious, but he couldn't deny how foolish he had been earlier. He had almost hurt her, and he deeply regretted it.He was unable to refute Sebastian's accusations. Any attempt to defend himself would feel like mere excuses."You should leave. Rose doesn't want to talk to you," Yerick said, his tone ca