“Make it up to me? Hahaha…”Sydney laughed sardonically. “Make what up to me? Do you think everything in this world can be compensated for? You’re a joke. Geoffrey Carter, I hate you—I hate you! You stole my son from me and destroyed my life!”Sydney charged toward the door.Geoffrey immediately hugged her from behind. “I won’t let you leave, never!”“Let me go, let me go!”“I would have truly ruined your life if I hadn’t taken your son away from you!”“Geoffrey Carter, shut up! I don’t want to hear your excuses!”“I’m not making up excuses. You were only 19 years old back then, and still in university. Wouldn’t your life be ruined with a child in tow? You refused to stay with me, too.“I admit I let you down back then, but I could very well have found a random child and pretend it was Xyla’s child, but I didn’t do so. I did it in consideration of you. I lied to you and brought the baby to the Carters! I wanted our baby to grow up in a normal environment, and not be bound by
The mention of Theodore’s name made Geoffrey’s eyes burn with rage. “You’re still thinking about Wesley’s son at a time like this! Isn’t Seb your son, too? You cruelly called him a bastard, but he’s your biological son! Do you not feel even a tinge of guilt?”“It’s all your fault! Had you told me about this earlier, none of this would have happened! Can’t you see the monster you’ve raised? He’s as selfish and wicked as you are!” Sydney yelled. “He’s my son! Why can’t he be like me? At the very least, I kept him by my side and raised him as a son of the Carter family. Even Xyla never laid a finger on him! Has Wesley ever taken care of Theodore? He fooled around with other women, and didn't even care to raise his own son!”“Geoffrey Carter, are you showing off now? You were the one who snatched my son away from me! The cheek of you to claim that you raised him! How could you be so shameless? You deprived me of the chance to take care of him!”Sydney hated Geoffrey to the core.“W
Back at the hospital, Rosalie was supposed to be undergoing a minor surgery.However, due to her condition, the surgery had become complicated. Given the complications that arose, the surgery took six hours before it finally came to a close.Sebastian waited to the point of exhaustion, his heart in immense pain at every moment.When the doctor walked out of the operating theater, Sebastian dashed toward him and asked, “Doctor, how is she?”The doctor pulled off his mask, and exhaled long and loud. He said with a nod, “The surgery was a success. The mother and child are both safe.”Sebastian couldn’t believe his ears. He was in a daze as he stared blankly at the doctor.The doctor raised a hand and waved it in front of Sebastian. “Mr. Carter, are you alright?”Sebastian suddenly collapsed on the floor with a dull thud.“Mr. Carter, are you alright?” The doctor reached out to hold him.“I’m fine,” Sebastian said with a wave of his hand. “I was just too happy.”He suddenly laugh
Yvonne walked over, and said, “Rose is still unconscious. Keep her company after you eat. If she wakes up and realizes that you refused to eat while keeping her company, her heart would ache.”Sebastian sighed. “Alright.”After reminding the bodyguard to watch Rosalie closely, Sebastian left the ward and headed to the dining area.Yvonne opened the boxes, and handed Sebastian some cutlery. “Seb, quick. Have some food.”Sebastian took the spoon, but had no desire whatsoever to eat.Yvonne noticed that his cheeks were red and swollen and asked, “Seb, does your cheek still hurt? Do you need to see the doctor?”Sebastian shook his head. “No need. It’ll get better on its own.”Yvonne sighed. “To think that something like this would happen. Do you think Dad will teach Sydney Harper a lesson?”“I don’t know. They seem to know each other. The look in Dad’s eyes when he looks at her seems different,” Sebastian said mildly. “Is that so? How is it different?”Sebastian pondered for a m
Yvonne changed the subject. “Oh yes, Seb. Did Dad tell you that he divorced Mom?”Sebastian looked stunned, and tilted his head. “They’re divorced?”Yvonne sighed. “Seems like he didn’t tell you about it.”Sebastian put his spoon down. “Dad probably came today to tell me about it.”“Seb, what do you think about Dad and Mom’s divorce?”Sebastian said mildly, “I don’t know. They’re already so advanced in years, so making such a decision shows that they really can’t stand to live like this any longer.”He had witnessed for himself the state of his parents’ relationship over the years.Yvonne looked down in disappointment. “But Mom’s very sad. I can sense that she loves Dad very much, but he’s always been cold toward her. Their relationship has been worsening over the years.”Sebastian asked, “You feel bad for Mom, don’t you?”Yvonne nodded. “Yeah. I kept Mom company last night, and she drank a lot. I can sense that there were many things she wanted to tell me, but she didn’t sa
After Yvonne left, Sebastian still didn’t have much of an appetite. He tidied up the place, and returned to Rosalie’s ward. On the way back, his phone buzzed in his pocket.Sebastian pulled it out, and glanced at the screen. It was an unfamiliar number.He answered the call. “Hello.”“Hello, Mr. Carter.”Sebastian found the voice very familiar-sounding. “It’s you!” The voice was identical to that of the man who abducted Rosalie.“I’m so touched, you still remember my voice.”“You criminal, how dare you call me!”“But of course! The police haven't caught me until now, they’re so inefficient. I’ve been waiting, but they just can’t find me. I’m so frustrated, I almost turned myself in.”His arrogant words made Sebastian bite out furiously, “Why are you calling me? I’m warning you, don’t you dare hurt Rose! I won’t let you lay a finger on her again!”“Me, hurt her? Just listen to yourself,” the man said with a chuckle. “I saved her before. If I hadn’t rescued her from those ki
Yvonne arrived at her grandmother’s house. After her parents had divorced, her mother returned to her family’s home.The moment she stepped in, Chandra Fisher walked over. “Vonnie, you’re here.”Chandra was Yvonne’s grandmother and Xyla’s mother, the matriarch of the Carter family. At 80 years old, she took care of herself well and looked just slightly over 50. She had an imposing aura about her, one that belonged to a strong-willed and powerful woman. Yet, when she looked at Yvonne, she was all smiles and looked every bit the benevolent grandmother.“Grandma,” Yvonne said as she approached Chandra and wrapped her arms around the latter’s arm. “What’s up?”Chandra smiled warmly; she pulled Yvonne to the couch, and sat her down.“I missed you. Must you only come when something happens?”“No,” Yvonne said. “Grandma, I was just worried about you. I thought something had happened when you called me, so I rushed all the way here.”“My good granddaughter, I didn’t dote on you in vai
“Grandma,” Yvonne said, filled with melancholy, “Is Mom feeling very miserable right now?”“Not just that. I saw her crying so hard this morning. She doesn’t want the divorce at all, but your dad…” Chandra held Yvonne’s hand. “Vonnie, don’t blame me for speaking ill of him, but I think he must have a mistress. That’s why he’s divorcing your mom.”“What?” Yvonne yelped in shock. “Grandma, are you sure about that?”Chandra said, “I heard that he had a girlfriend many years ago, whom he broke up to marry my daughter. We didn’t investigate this thoroughly. Someone heard him calling a woman who seemed to be his first lover. I suspect that they’re hooking up again now, which is why your dad asked your mom for a divorce. Otherwise, why would he ask for one when they’ve been married for over thirty years?”“Grandma, I’ll go ask Dad.” Yvonne stood up in a huff. Chandra grabbed her arm. “Silly girl, will he tell you even if you went to him?”“Then what should we do, Grandma? If this is tr
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
When Rosalie opened her eyes, she saw the ceiling above her. The mild scent of disinfectant drifted in the air and tears filled her eyes."Rose, you're finally awake."Theodore heaved a sigh of relief and held her hand tight.Rosalie was still in a daze, her eyes empty as she lay silently on the bed."Rose, you're pregnant. The doctor said that the fetus is two months old."Rosalie's brows furrowed. She turned around and gaped at Theodore in shock. "What…what did you say?""It's been less than 50 days since you disappeared, but the fetus is more than 50 days old, so I think this baby…" Theodore didn't go on, but the meaning behind his words was clear.Rosalie caressed her stomach and recalled what Justin said in her dream about their love continuing. He was caressing her stomach at that time. As it turned out, it was a foreshadowing of what was going to happen."It's Justin's child," she said agitatedly.Sebastian had a vasectomy, and the timing wasn't right. The baby was cert
"Silly girl, it isn't your fault. It was my own choice. If I were given another chance, I'd still be willing to be with you. Moments spent with you were happier than my entire lifetime. I should be the one saying sorry. I didn't protect you well and let you get hurt."Justin felt so real, as though he were still alive. Rosalie could sense the tears in his eyes and feel his every breath."Justin…" Rosalie broke down crying."Rose," Justin said, holding Rosalie's hand. "It's time for me to leave. I'm sorry, but I can't stay by your side.""No, Justin!" Rosalie grabbed his hand and cried agitatedly, "You said earlier that you're mine and I'm yours. You said you'd never leave me! You can't go back on your word!""Rose," Justin said, tears streaming down his face. "Although my body is no longer with you, my soul will always be in your heart. No matter where you go, you'll bring me with you. As long as you think of me, I'll live on."He gently pulled Rosalie up to her feet, his face ha
Warm sunlight shone on Rosalie's face, making her feel toasty.She opened her eyes slowly and found herself in a warm embrace. Before her was a face that was so achingly familiar, her breath caught.He looked at her affectionately with his deep, dark eyes, caressing her face with his hands. His coarse hands rubbed against her tender cheeks, and it all felt so real."Justin," Rosalie called out tentatively and very cautiously, suppressing the emotions stirring in her heart. She almost whispered it, for fear that her dream might come to an end.Justin flashed her a doting smile. "Why are you crying? Did you have a bad dream?""Bad dream?" Rosalie looked around her. She and Justin were in their room.Everything felt so real. She felt so happy and warm, and all those scary things that had happened felt like nothing but a nightmare.Rosalie started tearing up as she dove into Justin's arms. "Justin, I was so frightened! Turns out that it's just a dream. I thought I lost you."She wo
In the deep of the night, Rosalie dreamt of Justin once again.They were walking down the red carpet, filled with joy—but the next moment, a bullet pierced mercilessly through his heart, snatching his life from him. She saw him lying in a pool of blood.She screamed and struggled with all her might, but she was helpless. Nightmares haunted her night after night."Justin, Justin! Don't die! I'm begging you, don't die! Don't kill Justin, I'm begging you, don't kill him, don't! Ahhh!" Rosalie screamed as her eyes flew open.In the next second, she found herself in a warm embrace. "Rose, I'm here. It's just a nightmare, a nightmare."Although it was a nightmare, it really did happen.Rosalie felt the warmth of his arms and burst out crying."I caused Justin's death, I harmed him! If…if I made him leave, if I didn't go to the airport to find him, he would still be alive and well. Why did I go and find him? Sebastian was right, everyone who loves me ends up in a terrible plight. I cau
Rosalie held the rings tightly in her hands and put them at her chest, sobbing, "Justin, Justin…"She collapsed on the bed, dissolving into tears."Rose, I know you're in a lot of pain, but I want you to know that you still have me and your son. Don't you want to see Steve? He really missed you."The mention of Steve made Rosalie come alive, but only for a split second.She gripped her collar tight. "I need some time to be alone. I don't want him seeing me like this."She didn't want to scare her son. She was afraid that she might break down before Steve."Okay. If you need me to be by your side, just call me."Rosalie shut her eyes and curled up into a ball, ignoring Theodore's offer.Theodore sighed and pulled the sheets up over her before leaving the room.When he was walking down the corridor, his phone started buzzing in his pocket. He pulled it out of his pocket and answered the call."Mr. Spencer, we've dealt with Sebastian's corpse."Theodore clenched his fists so ti
It was like a long, long nightmare.Rosalie didn't know how much time had passed. All she could remember was herself walking in the desert for a long, long time. She felt tired, thirsty, and hot. She saw no end to the desert and she seemed to be looking for something, although she had forgotten who she was.Just as she fell from tripping over a stone and found herself unable to crawl back up, a man appeared before her.Rosalie looked up, and tears welled up in her eyes the moment she saw who it was.She suddenly remembered who she was and she reached out a trembling hand, calling out, "Justin… Justin…!"Her voice was hoarse.Justin crouched down. "Rose.He reached his hand out, as tender as before.Rosalie felt as though she had found her lifeline. Yet right before their hands touched, a loud gunshot sounded as she saw a bullet pierce mercilessly through Justin's chest. Blood trickled down the wound.Justin collapsed to the ground."No…no, no!"Rosalie yelled at the top of h
"Sebastian Carter, dare you kill me? Hahaha…!" Rosalie laughed.Her scornful laughter was akin to blades that pierced Sebastian's heart. He knew his time was up and all forms of pretense were useless.Although he refused to concede defeat, he had no other choice.Anyone who loved this woman was bound to end up in a horrible plight.Out of the blue, he asked, "Theodore, do you love Rose?" "Of course I do, but I'm not as perverted as you are," Theodore spat."Yes, I'm perverted while your love is noble and dignified. At the very least, Rose loved you once, but what about me? She has never loved me." Sebastian chuckled bitterly, tears filling his eyes. "I just want her to love me! What wrong have I done? I just don't want to lose the woman I love. How is that wrong?"Until now, Sebastian refused to admit his wrongdoings. He might know it in his heart, but he refused to admit it outright.Tears of indignation rolled down his cheeks as he bawled like a child. "The only wrong I di
Sebastian gritted his teeth as he vented his overwhelming wrath on Rosalie's body.Rosalie shut her eyes and bit down on her lips hard, bearing with the pain. She didn't cry out for fear that the people outside would hear her and realize the indecency that was going on.The men outside were shouting anxiously. Just then, one of their members ran over with an electric drill in hand. "I found this! Let's try it."A loud drilling sound came from the door. A few minutes later, the door lock finally came loose.The door was kicked open with a loud bang and Theodore barged in with his men. Sebastian and Rosalie were seated by the bedside, with Sebastian holding a gun pointed at Rosalie's temple.Rosalie's hair was in a mess, with tears streaming down her face. Her sleep gown was all tattered and torn.Fire burned in Theodore's eyes when he saw the scene before him. "Sebastian Carter, what did you do?!""I did everything you can imagine! If you don't believe me, just watch." Sebast