Late at night, a car stopped in front of a luxurious private villa. Sydney parked at the entrance, but didn't get out for a long time.It wasn't until someone knocked on the car window that Sydney regained her senses, and she lowered the window.Outside the car, Geoffrey looked at her with a big smile. "You came. I've been waiting for you for a long time."He opened the car door for Sydney like a gentleman, but Sydney knew all too well what kind of person he was.She grabbed her bag, and got out of the car.Geoffrey extended his hand. "Let me carry your bag.""No need," she said, walking directly into the villa.Geoffrey followed, asking, "Have you had dinner?""Yes.""Would you like some supper?""No, thank you."Sydney headed straight upstairs.Once they reached the room, Sydney put her bag aside and started undressing.Geoffrey stood there, arms crossed and watching her.Halfway through undressing, Sydney said coldly, "What are you standing there for? Hurry up and take
Sydney's heart skipped a beat when she saw the caller ID. She reached out to snatch her phone back, but Geoffrey raised it high."Your husband is calling. Do you want to answer it?" Geoffrey asked."Geoffrey, give it back." Sydney looked at him sternly.Geoffrey snorted. "You want to answer it? Let me help you with that.""No!" Sydney tried to stop him, but it was already too late.Geoffrey did it on purpose. He swiped to answer the call and even turned on the speaker.Sydney's face turned pale, and soon, Wesley's voice came through the phone. "Hey, Sydney, are you asleep?"Sydney glared at Geoffrey. She was so angry that she was trembling.Geoffrey smiled smugly at her, clearly enjoying himself. Then, he placed the phone by the pillow and lowered his head to kiss Sydney. He was deliberately trying to get her to make a sound.Sydney clenched her eyes shut, using all her strength to push Geoffrey away.On the other end, Wesley couldn't hear Sydney's response and sounded worrie
After everything ended, Sydney turned to the side weakly and wiped away the tears at the corner of her eyes.Geoffrey hugged her from behind, kissing her shoulder."Sydney, wouldn't it be better to get a divorce and come back to me? This way, you wouldn't have to worry about our two families going to war. That man can't stop you from remarrying."Sydney weakly closed her eyes. "What will it take for you to let me go?" Even if she divorced, she couldn't possibly marry Geoffrey."I don't want to let you go. You were always my woman. I truly love you. Otherwise, I wouldn't have raised our child all these years.""So, no matter what, you won't let go? You're going to cling to me for the rest of your life, is that it?" Sydney asked this question with a heart full of despair.Geoffrey sighed. "Sydney, why can't you forgive me? My love for you is no less than Wesley's. Don't you want to make it up to Sebastian? Don't you want to tell him the truth?""Don't bring him up!" The mention of
Sydney stared at Yvonne for a long time without speaking, just silently watching her.Yvonne had spoken such harsh words without understanding the situation.If it had been in the past, Sydney would have immediately fought with the girl, but now, she suddenly felt too tired to argue about anything.Seeing Sydney's silence, Yvonne frowned. "Why aren't you speaking? Are you feeling guilty? Did I hit the mark?""Miss Carter, since you stopped me here, that means you've investigated me. Did you find out why I'm involved with your father? Do you really think I seduced him?" Sydney asked."Isn't that the case?" Yvonne said angrily. "You're so old already! Why are you so shameless?"Sydney smiled. "I'm old? So, according to you, it's okay for younger women to seduce your father, but it's not for older ones?""Stop twisting my words," Yvonne snapped. "Regardless, it's wrong for you to seduce my father. You caused my parents to divorce. You're nothing but a homewrecker. I really don't un
"Is that what you really think, Dad?""And what about you?" Geoffrey asked. "You're not dumb. You and Sebastian have hidden some things from me. You should know better than anyone who Rose truly loves."Yvonne suddenly fell silent. Geoffrey raised his hand and patted her on the shoulder. "Vonnie, you wouldn't want to see your brother get hurt, would you?""But what if my brother is destined to get hurt? What should be done if he ultimately finds out that Rose is someone he cannot love, and that he can't acknowledge her child as his own? What, then?" Yvonne asked.This secret was known only to her and Christopher, and her father didn't know about it yet."Why does your brother need to know that Rose is someone he can't love? Sometimes, being a little foolish in love isn't a bad thing."Geoffrey thought of his own relationship with Sydney. Sydney was someone he couldn't love, either. She was Wesley's wife, yet he still wanted her desperately, even going so far as to threaten her ju
Yvonne's words angered Geoffrey. He wore a cold expression, like a wild beast ready to break free."Yvonne, get out of here! From now on, you are not allowed to come back without my permission!"Geoffrey turned to leave.Yvonne immediately scrambled to her feet.She was also enraged, and shouted recklessly, "Dad, you're too much! You used my mom, then cast her aside and divorced her to be with another woman! How can you live with yourself doing that?"Geoffrey stopped in his tracks and clenched his fists. Gritting his teeth, he asked, "Did your mom send you to find me?""It has nothing to do with Mom!" Yvonne replied. "I just want to know what kind of woman seduced you! I didn't expect it to be an old woman!"If it were a young girl, Yvonne wouldn't have been so surprised. Although she would still be angry, at least there would be a reason for her father's infatuation. However, finding out that her dad was with an old woman who already had a husband and children was simply too
Yvonne ran out, crying. After getting into the car, she leaned on the steering wheel and cried for a long time. Her eyes were red and swollen.Why was Geoffrey like this? Why?She thought her father was just strict and harsh toward others, but she never expected him to be a madman. He even treated his own family this way.She was his daughter, but he almost choked her to death just now.Yvonne's neck was red and painful. In fact, she was still struggling to breathe.She drove to her grandmother's house, and as soon as she entered, she cried out, "Grandma, Grandma!"She wanted to tell her grandmother about what happened and get some support.Xyla heard the commotion and quickly came downstairs. "Vonnie, what brings you here?""Mom!" Yvonne threw herself into Xyla's arms and hugged her tightly, crying, "Mom!""What happened, Vonnie? Why are you crying so hard?" Xyla hurriedly held her daughter.Suddenly, she noticed the red marks on Yvonne's neck. It seemed as if Yvonne had bee
"Mom, don't you feel wronged at all? How can you endure this?" Yvonne said.She couldn't imagine how her mother had managed to endure all this over the years."Even if it was for the sake of love, love isn't supposed to be so one-sided! Isn't love about mutual giving? But what has Dad given you?"All these years, Geoffrey had been taking from Xyla, while Xyla willingly let him. She had been really foolish."Vonnie, I know you feel sorry for me, but I made these choices. Love can take many forms, not just one. I'm willing to be that fool. Over the years, your dad hasn't loved me, but I can't find fault with him in any other way. Perhaps this is also a punishment from heaven because I insisted on marrying a man who didn't love me. I'll just have to bear this suffering myself.""Why should you be punished? Dad married you for his own reasons. If there's punishment to be dealt, it should be to him!""Vonnie, he's still your father. No matter what happens between him and me, he has ne
Theodore wrapped all of them up in his long arms.Under the golden sunshine, the family of four was wrapped up in each other's embraces. Sunlight shone on them, encasing them in a warm, golden glow. Everything felt calm and peaceful. The children snuggled in their parents' arms, innocent smiles lighting up their faces. They could feel the warmth of the sunshine as they found the safest and warmest haven in the entire world in their arms.In the evening sun and gentle breeze, they finally found happiness in each other's embrace.-In the deep of the night, Rosalie had a dream.Both Justin and Grandma came to her in her dream.Grandma and Justin were playing cards, surrounded by beautiful birds and flowers. They seemed to be in heaven, having the time of their lives with a look of tender love in their eyes.Grandma was very happy that she had reconciled with Theodore.Justin told Rosalie, "Rose, I'm so happy to see you happy.""Justin, do you hate me?""Silly girl, why would
Theodore made Rosalie feel like love was possible once more, and gradually opened her up.Love was ever-changing with time and the experiences they went through.Rosalie missed Justin dearly, but she also learned to treasure the people around her and every present moment of happiness. She learned how to accept the past and treasure the present amidst all her relationships.Justin would be her one and only in her heart, but Theodore also found his place in her heart amidst the unique position Justin was in.This was how their affections and love for each other grew and changed with time.Justin was dead, and Rosalie couldn't keep living in the past. She would carefully preserve her love for Justin in a corner of her heart.She would spend the rest of her life loving Theodore and their children."Chelsea," Rosalie said as she pulled Chelsea over. "Your daddy loves you very much, but he didn't get to see you come into this world. But you must remember his name. He is Justin Lynch."
Theodore and Rosalie brought both children to Justin's tomb.Before they left, Rosalie said that she and Chelsea wanted to spend some time alone with Justin.Theodore brought Jake to the car to wait for them.Golden sunlight shone on the land, feeling warm and toasty and giving the earth a beautiful glow.Rosalie caressed the tombstone. "Justin, I'm sorry for not coming to visit for such a long time."The last time she came back was a few months ago, during which she snuck a peak at his tombstone.Rosalie pulled out a bone fragment. "That's because you're always by my side, which is why I think that I can bring you everywhere I go. You're not just here at this tombstone."Justin, Theo and I have reconciled. He did so much for me, even sacrificing his own life for me. I can't just stand idly by and do nothing about it. I can't bring myself to reject him ruthlessly again and again."You can say that I'm moved, or that I fell in love with him once more. He's just too good, and I c
Jake had so much fun today and was exhausted by the time he reached home. After his shower, he crawled into bed and fell right asleep without any coaxing whatsoever. Jake would sometimes sleep in the bedroom with Chelsea, and sometimes they slept separately.At night, when Rosalie went to Chelsea's room to tuck her in and tell her a bedtime story, she asked, "Chelsea, how was your day with Theodore?""Hmm, it was alright," Chelsea said. "But Mr. Spencer was so silly, he burnt the food. I only got to eat lunch very late.""Is that so?" Rosalie burst out laughing. "How silly of him indeed.""But Mr. Spencer is quite nice," Chelsea said. "I like him. He said that I can call him Daddy."Rosalie's eyes lit up. "Do you want to call him that?""I do," Chelsea said with a nod, "but I'll do that tomorrow."Chelsea yawned. She felt tired, too.Rosalie caressed her cheek. "Goodnight, my darling. Go to sleep."-Rosalie returned to her room, took a shower, and laid on the bed. Theodo
Their parent-child bonding efforts officially began the next day.Rosalie brought Jake to the theme park. In the beginning, Jake felt rather stiff and reserved. It was his first time alone with his mom, after all.As time went by, Rosalie's earnestness, concern, and gentle patience with him slowly opened him up.They sat on the carousel, drove the bumper cars, rode on the Viking ship, zoomed down slides, bounced on the trampolines, and sailed on mini-boats. They had a whale of a time.Jake was covered with sweat, but he was so happy, he didn't want the day to end.He had grown closer to his mom, so much so that he would jump into her arms, hugging her and asking for kisses.Rosalie did not hold back from expressing her love for him and even carried him on her back as they continued exploring the park.Jake was very obedient and came down very soon, for fear that Rosalie might get tired. They moved on to the next attraction hand-in-hand.Rosalie found out one thing from Jake, wh
Some time later, Rosalie realized that Jake was being rather sullen.Each time she asked him whether something was wrong, he would brush her away, claiming that he was fine before running off.It was a Saturday, and Rosalie didn't need to go to work. She was seated on the couch with a book when Chelsea ran over, her braids swaying behind her. "Mommy, can you give me a hug?"How could Rosalie say no to her adorable little daughter? She shut the book and said, "But of course. Come on over."Rosalie opened her arms, very willing to show Chelsea affection.Chelsea crawled up onto the couch happily, sitting on Rosalie's lap and diving into her embrace.Jake happened to see it all.Rosalie noticed Jake standing a short distance away and was about to say something to him when he ran off.The smile on Rosalie's face faded as a look of worry took over.At night, Rosalie put Chelsea under Theodore's care and went to Jake, wanting to speak to him alone."Jake, what's with you recently
A gentle breeze lifted the curtains slightly in the deep of the night.Rosalie laid in Theodore's embrace, panting slightly. Her cheek leaned against his chest, feeling his heart pounding heavily, and her cheeks flushed.She never expected this day to come between her and Theodore, yet everything happened in a flash. He went to bed with her just like that, bewitched and completely infatuated with her.Although they were once husband and wife and had been intimate countless times, this felt different from the last. Things felt more intense this time around."Rose, are you happy?"Although Theodore's liver had been doing well over the last three months of recuperation, he was still worried that his fitness level might be affected before his liver was fully recovered.Rosalie gave him a slight smile. "Of course, I am. You almost crushed me."Her face flushed the moment she spoke those words. She hugged Theodore tight, feeling safe and secure.She could sense that he was telling th
"Theo, have you had a woman over the past five years?" Rosalie asked very frankly.They weren't naive young men and women but mature adults with experience in this matter.Theodore was a red-blooded young man who had his needs. Suppressing his desires, which were absolutely normal, would only jeopardize his health.Theodore was getting angry. "Am I someone like that to you, going to bed with a woman I don't love just to satisfy my physical needs?""Aren't men all like that?" Rosalie said. She didn't mean it in a scornful way but simply highlighted it as a typical observation.Lonely men and women in the city were bound to seek companionship in some places and part ways after the night.Someone as powerful and influential as Theodore wouldn't even need to go searching for someone else. Women flocked toward him like bees to honey."Why can't I be an exception?" He was in no state whatsoever to find another woman over the past five years and would always deal with his sexual desire
Time flew by, and three months later, Rosalie was fully recovered and back at work.Her colleagues welcomed her back with a bash.Everything seemed to have returned to normal.To keep Jake company, Rosalie would go back to Theodore's house every day after work. She was practically living there.Rosalie and Jake's relationship had improved over time, and they were looking more and more like they were truly mother and son.Everything was going well.At night, the four of them sat around the dining table and chatted happily with each other.After dinner, Rosalie and Theodore sat in the living room chatting. She suddenly noticed a book on the table. It looked so familiar that it caught her eye.It was the book she had written. Over the past five years, not only was she busy learning and working, but she also managed to write the book she had conceptualized and even gotten it published. However, this book was only available in Briusian and not exported to Blencalgo.Rosalie's book