Seeing Aurora silent, Yerick straightened up and adjusted his coat. He remained calm and composed, showing no excessive expression or a hint of anger.Then, he smiled and said, "If that's the case, I won't force you. Don't worry. I won't disturb you again. Miss Payne, take care and rest well."Yerick turned to leave. Just as he reached the door, Aurora suddenly called out to him, "Wait a moment."Yerick stopped in his tracks."What… What's your name?"Yerick raised an eyebrow and turned back to say, "You can call me Sam.""Sam?" Aurora was doubtful. "Is that your real name?""Miss Payne, do you have any other questions?" Yerick changed the topic.Aurora's palms sweated as she was nervous. "Is there anything I can do to help Mr. Spencer?""Are you agreeing to my proposal?"Aurora lowered her head and said, "I don't know. I just don't want anything bad to happen to him. I want him to be well. If I can really help him, I'm willing to, but it seems like he doesn't want to see me
Cynthia left the hospital.After returning home, she hid in her room and cried. She had hoped Theodore would come after her, but he never showed up.Knock, knock.A series of knocking sounds came from the door.Cynthia's heart leapt with joy. Theodore really came! She knew he couldn't let her go.She quickly wiped the tears from her face, and tidied her hair before opening the door.However, when she saw the man outside, Cynthia's expression turned cold. "Why is it you?"Yerick walked in, and slammed the door shut behind him."What good is crying here? He can't see you."Cynthia clenched her fists. "You said you would help me, yet Theo still abandoned me.""Didn't I help you?" Yerick turned around, looking at her with a puzzled expression. "Didn't I find a heart for you? And the shares of Farover Enterprise. Didn't I help you get those?"Now, the main person in control of Farover Enterprise had become Yerick. However, he was using a third-party proxy, so it couldn't be trace
In the blink of an eye, Rosalie was already nine months along in her pregnancy. During these months abroad, whenever she had free time, Rosalie would study. She would also go out for a walk often. No matter where she went, Sebastian was always by her side.Sebastian's treatment took place once a week. At first, Rosalie would accompany him to the treatment sessions, but as her belly grew larger, it became inconvenient, so she could only stay at the villa.After more than three months of treatment, Sebastian had indeed shown some improvement. He had regained some of his memory, and could remember his parents and sister. However, many things still eluded him, such as how he met Rosalie.Rosalie had also not been in contact with the Spencers for a long time. Over two months ago, Sydney had severed their communication. This was because Sydney had learned about the events surrounding Rosalie's kidnapping. The last time Sydney called her was two months ago."Mom, is Grandma okay?" Rosalie
A loud clap of thunder suddenly echoed in the sky. Theodore woke up abruptly at the sound. He turned his head to see strong winds outside, with curtains billowing and large raindrops pouring down, entering the room with the wind.The thunderstorm and strong winds completely erased Theodore's sleepiness. He got out of bed and walked to the window to close it. Looking through the glass at the torrential rain outside, a sudden pain shot through his heart.The pain came without warning. He raised his hand to cover his heart, which felt uncomfortable. It was as if something bad had happened.Suddenly, his phone rang. Theodore walked to the bed, picked up his phone, and answered, "Hello." Hearing the words from the other end, his expression turned serious.After hanging up, he quickly changed his clothes and left the house in the rain.…Theodore drove to the hospital. After the doctors finished emergency treatment for Aurora, they sent her to a ward. Theodore asked the doctor, "
"Ms. Payne, don't panic. Time is on your side. As long as you keep to the doctors' medical advice, artificial hearts might become a reality as medical science progresses. Don't be so pessimistic."Theodore's comforting words made Aurora feel slightly better."Mr. Spencer, I'm so sorry for bothering you and making you come over in the middle of the night.""It's fine."It was raining heavily outside. Theodore glanced at the raindrops clinging onto the window, and sighed."Ms. Payne, do you believe in telepathy?""Telepathy?" Aurora repeated doubtfully. "Why the sudden mention of it? Do you feel like you have telepathy with someone?"Theodore pulled out his wallet from his pocket, and retrieved a photo of Rosalie."For some reason, thoughts of my wife suddenly came to mind and I feel very sad. I even feel some stomach discomfort."Aurora leaned against the headboard, looking at Theodore's back doubtfully. "Are you missing her so much that it's messing with your mind?"Theodore
Painful screams of a woman sounded from the delivery room."Take a deep breath! The baby is almost out, you're almost there!""Ahh!"Rosalie felt a heart-wrenching pain that tormented every bone and sinew in her body. She shut her eyes tight, her pale face twisting with pain and forehead beading with sweat."Rose." Sebastian insisted on staying by her side. He couldn't possibly leave her all alone at a time like this.Rosalie held Sebastian's hand tight, almost forcefully. Sebastian's fingers hurt from how hard she was grabbing his hand, but he bore with the pain.That minor pain was nothing compared to the pain Rosalie was experiencing as she gave birth."Ahh!"Rosalie opened her mouth wide, panting as she took in big gulps of air.The doctor continued encouraging her.However, the baby's head was stuck, requiring tools to pull the baby out.Rosalie was in such pain she was on the verge of passing out."Rose, the baby is almost out. Hang in there!"Rosalie turned around,
Theodore sat by her bedside, lifted her hand, and caressed her cheeks, looking at Rosalie tenderly. "Silly, why didn't you tell me about it earlier?""I'm sorry, Theo. I thought you wouldn't have wanted the child, so I didn't dare tell you about it.""Rose, I should be the one apologizing for making you suffer. Don't worry, I won't ever leave you from now on. Our little family of three will never be apart."Theodore bent over and kissed Rosalie's lips ever so gently before wrapping her up in his arms.When Rosalie heard Theodore mention their family of three, she suddenly opened her eyes and woke up abruptly."Rose, you're finally awake."Sebastian had been by Rosalie's side all along. He was so glad and relieved to see her finally waking up. "Do you feel unwell anywhere?"Rosalie realized that it was Sebastian by her bedside.She stared at the ceiling as she returned to reality. She was dreaming just now, thinking that she really saw Theodore just now.Perhaps she had such a
Rosalie wanted to give the baby a name as soon as possible.She had promised Sebastian to let him name the baby, and she wouldn't go back on her word. She couldn't give Sebastian anything else, but he stayed so faithfully by her side, even through her labor.Rosalie felt immensely guilty. Letting Sebastian name her child was the only thing she could do for him."I thought of a name long ago. What about Steve?""Steve." Rosalie subconsciously turned to look out the window as she mumbled the baby's name.It was early in the morning and bright sunlight shone down, peeking through the towering trees that were dancing in the morning breeze.What a beautiful morning. It felt like a new beginning, and Rosalie almost forgot all of her troubles.Rosalie turned around to look at the baby in her arms. She gently caressed his little cheeks as tears blurred her vision once more."What's the matter, Rose?" Sebastian asked anxiously. "Do you not like the name? I can think of a few more."Seb
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
Rosalie was sound asleep when she heard a commotion from outside.Then, shrieks pierced the air.At that moment, the door to her room was locked open and the lights were switched on. Rosalie felt the cold muzzle of a gun pressed against her temple.Sebastian's face was dark with fury as he yanked Rosalie out of the bed."What happened?" she asked.She saw his sweat-beaded brow and knew something serious had happened.Sebastian yanked the rope in his hand and Rosalie tumbled into his arms. He wrapped an arm around her waist and pointed a gun at her forehead with another.Rosalie panted hard. "Sebastian Carter, are you going to kill me? Just shoot me!""Theodore's here. Do you want to see him?""What did you say?" Rosalie was shell-shocked. "He's here?""What, are you very happy?"A flurry of gunshots sounded outside the room."Do you hear that? He's here to rescue you," Sebastian said with a smirk.Rosalie took a deep breath and said, "Why aren't you making a run for it? If
Before his departure, Theodore carried Steve in his arms for a long time, saying many things to him."Stevie, I'm so sorry. If anything were to happen to Daddy, I can't take care of you anymore. I know I should be doing that and that I shouldn't be so selfish, but I can't help it. I have to go save Mommy. If I don't come back, you must listen to Grandpa and Grandma. They will take care of you."Theodore kissed his cheek. "I left you many videos, enough to last you till you turn 18. Remember to watch one every year on your birthday. I want you to know that I'll remember you forever."He started tearing up. "I'm sorry, Daddy needs to go. I'll protect myself and your mommy as best as I can. We'll definitely find a way back home."Theodore put Steve back into his cot."Dada…" Steve leaned against the edge of the cot and blinked innocently at Theodore."I'm sorry. Daddy's leaving." He planted a final kiss on Steve's cheek and left, his heart breaking.Steve plopped onto the mattr
They were thirty hours away from the launch of the rescue operation.Theodore called Sydney and Wesley over for a talk in the living room. With his solemn expression, the atmosphere was very tense."I called you two over because I have something very important to tell you.""What is it?" Wesley asked."If I were to die, please take good care of Steve."Shock registered on both their faces when they heard Theodore's words."Theo, what do you mean by that?" Sydney asked. "What happened? You've been acting so secretively as of late. I don't see you and can't even reach you. In fact, I can't reach Rose, either."She sensed that something major had happened, but no one was telling her what it was. She even tried contacting Christopher to understand what was going on, but he refused to breathe a word about it.The rescue operation had to be kept under wraps. Theodore and Christopher hid it from everyone else for fear of unnecessary complications and information leaks. They couldn't a
In the dark, silent night, moonlight flitted about in the night sky like a weak flame on a candle in the endless darkness.Clouds covered the sky and the night breeze felt chilly, like a sneaky thief drawing close under the cover of the night.The office was a mess, the darkness outside melting into the tense atmosphere in the room.There were many computers laid out on the large table, information and data blinking rapidly on the screen like the stars in the night sky, piercing through one's nerves.Theodore was leading the pack, walking around the periphery of the table amidst the tense atmosphere, his attention completely drawn toward the computer screens. Everyone was involved in this extremely dangerous and challenging rescue operation. They were now at the stage of planning for the rescue operation.Christopher was involved, as well. Half of the men in the office room were working under him.Theodore placed the report he received on the table and said to Christopher, "Vel
Nana's tears fell down her cheeks as she clutched the blanket tightly, her small body trembling.Sebastian was originally furious. He had suffered at Rosalie's hands, but upon seeing Nana's pitiful appearance, the anger inside him began to subside. He moved closer to her and reached out his hand, but she shrank back in fear.Sebastian forcibly pulled the blanket off Nana and lifted her. He then walked toward the balcony.Nana was terrified, but she dared not move recklessly. She could only silently shed tears, too scared to cry out loud.Sebastian carried Nana to the balcony, where a cool breeze blew. He sat down in the chair on the balcony, placing Nana on his lap."Nana, are you upset with Daddy for not saving you at that time?"Nana lowered her head and kept silent."I could only save one of you. Your mother was right by my side, and you were far from me. I couldn't get to you in time."Though if given another chance, he would still save Rosalie."You didn't die, so you're lucky. I
Sebastian took a deep breath, seemingly trying to hold back his anger. Finally, he said in a calm tone, "Let's eat first. We have plenty of time ahead of us. Rose, think about it. You're just in your twenties, and we still have so many years to go. This is just the beginning."Sebastian was not in a hurry because he was the one in control. He still had plenty of time with Rosalie. He would slowly make this woman obey him.After lunch, Sebastian didn't stay long. Even though he wanted to talk to Rosalie, she wouldn't say anything pleasant. Listening to her would only frustrate him.Just as he reached the door, Rosalie called out to him. "Wait a moment."It was rare for her to call him. Sebastian couldn't help but feel a flicker of expectation in his heart.Rosalie asked, "Won't you sleep with me tonight?"There was a hint of mockery in her eyes when she said this. Sebastian's brows furrowed tightly. He knew she was humiliating him. She was saying this on purpose, trampling on his pride