Theodore laid on the hospital bed with a hollow look in his eyes.He had asked himself countless times why he was still alive.Why was he in the hospital when he opened his eyes?He was the only one living in that house, with no servants on duty.He was all alone, surrounded by a pile of wine bottles, fully intending to drink to his death. He was all prepared to welcome death, and even thought he saw the grim reaper waving his hands at him. Yet, when he next opened his eyes, he found himself in the hospital.It was dark and silent in the ward. The air felt as though it was frozen, the silence deafening.Theodore looked out the window, and saw a weak ray of sunshine peeking shyly through the curtains. It was as bashful as a young lover, but he could still feel the warmth on his cheeks.Unfortunately, this ray of sunshine wasn't enough to resist the gloom in his heart. All it did was to trace the outline of his emaciated and haggard face.He hated the sunshine.The door to the
Theodore remained silent, so Sydney went on, "Theo, I've told you to feel free to tell me anything that's on your mind. Don't keep it to yourself, please?""I need some rest. Can you leave me?"He didn't want to say anything at all right now.Sydney was very worried he would do something foolish again, so she didn't dare to leave."Theo, if you want to contact Rose, I can help you with that."She felt terrible about the entire situation. Theodore was probably in this state right now because he missed Rosalie too much.Her original intent had been for Theodore to stop getting involved with Rosalie, since it would clearly go nowhere and both of them would just be in pain.Theodore smirked. "Mom, you didn't let us see each other before. Now, you've changed your mind. Are you scared that I'll die?"Theodore's sarcasm made Sydney feel awful. "Theo, can you please not say that? Let's talk things through, okay?""What do you want to talk about?"Sydney was stunned at Theodore's word
Theodore's words were sharp and incisive. "Now you're trying to act all devoted? You refuse to even give me a bit of peace, and you're still trying to pretend to be a benevolent father? Don't you find yourself annoying?""Theo, don't talk to me like that, okay?" Wesley was starting to get angry."How else do you want me to talk to you? Do you expect me to agree with what you said and go along with it?""Theo, I just want to see you pull yourself together.""Whether I pull myself together or not is none of your business! Take care of your own matters before coming to lecture me. Things between you and Mom are in such a terrible state. You have no right to lecture me in the first place.""You…" Wesley felt furious and awkward at the same time, with his own son exposing the helplessness he was feeling in the depths of his heart.Each time Theodore mentioned his relationship with Sydney, he found himself unable to refute his son.He himself didn't even understand these principles
Theodore felt a terrible pain in his chest."That damned burglar! He should have just focused on stealing things instead of being a busybody."Suddenly, someone knocked on the ward door. Theodore furrowed his brows, feeling beyond frustrated.The knocking continued. Theodore pulled the sheets over his head.The person outside the ward seemed worried that Theodore might do something foolish and opened the door and barged in.The moment the door was opened, Theodore grabbed the table lamp by the bed and flung it at the door. He roared, "Get out!"A woman shrieked, "Ahh!"Aurora could feel a sharp pain on her forehead. She stumbled and crashed on the floor as blood dripped from her forehead.When Theodore realized it was Aurora, he immediately sat up on the bed and was about to get out of it. However, his stomach suddenly churned. The pain made him collapse on the floor."Mr. Spencer!" Aurora struggled to crawl up from the floor and dashed toward Theodore. She bent over to help
After around 40 minutes, someone knocked on the ward door.As if afraid that Theodore might flare up again, Aurora spoke up from outside the door, "Mr. Spencer, it's me."Theodore said, "Come on in."Upon getting his permission, Aurora opened the door and walked in before carefully shutting the door behind her.The wound on her forehead had been treated. Her face looked pale, vulnerable, and pitiful—she was the type that men would fall for easily.A pity that the heart of the man before her belonged to another woman. Aurora made her appearance too late.She walked uneasily to Theodore's bedside with her hands clamped together, looking helpless and lost.Theodore saw the bandage on her forehead. "What did the doctor say? Did you get stitches?"Aurora shook her head. "No, the doctor said it's nothing major."Theodore heaved a sigh of relief. "That's good. You can always be honest with me and tell me what's on your mind."Aurora stood there, looking panicked and frightened. She
"I… I know what I'm asking. Mr. Spencer, I…""Shut up," Theodore said, cutting Aurora off. "I warned you not to harbor any feelings for me. There is only one woman I love, and her name is Rosalie Young. I'll never fall for you."Theodore's words were resolute and filled with determination, dashing all of Aurora's hopes. Despite her not saying anything further, it was as if he could tell what she was thinking of right now.Aurora's eyes widened, and her face turned pale as a sheet.Raw emotions roiled in her heart like strong waves crashing against her already weak and vulnerable heart. His words were like daggers, piercing through her heart again and again, making it bleed profusely.Aurora didn't cry and stood there emotionlessly, staring blankly at Theodore as if her soul was sucked out of her being.After a long time, Aurora composed herself and suppressed the sorrow growing in her heart. "Mr. Spencer, can you hear me out first before scolding me?"She had been addressing him
"At the very least," Aurora said through gritted teeth, "I won't kill myself. I'm not depraved, I just care too much about you. How can trying to save someone else be an act of depravity?""You're right," Theodore said sarcastically. "I was wrong. You're not depraved. You're being cheap."Aurora looked as though she was struck by lightning. "What…what did you say?"She didn't expect Theodore to say something so harsh."Was I wrong to say that?" Every word of his was sharp and incisive, piercing through Aurora's heart. "Crying over a man who doesn't love you, even asking him to yell at you and hit you. You're even harboring hopes of saving me? Are you even fit to do so? Do you think of yourself as a savior? Just look at yourself, getting moved to tears by yourself."He deliberately insulted her in an attempt to wake her up from her dream and tell her clearly that he would never fall for her.She was merely wasting her time on him, and she would only end up in pain. He would never
"Mr. Spencer, hear me out first, won't you?"She was worried he would get angry again and leave in a hurry without hearing her out first. If that happened, she would never get a chance to see him again.Theodore suppressed the fire burning in his chest, and tried to remain calm. "Go ahead.""You still love your ex-wife deeply, despite her being married to another man."Aurora observed the change in Theodore's countenance as she spoke. She could sense his eyes turning darker at her words.Aurora went on, "I think you should go to Melrine to see her, rather than staying here and dwell in your pain.""I…""Don't tell me you don't want to see her," Aurora said, cutting him off. "If you don't want to see her, you wouldn't have asked that man called Yerick for her address. You can't fool me, especially with how you look. And don't even think about fooling yourself! You want to see your ex-wife, more so than anyone else. Don't lie to yourself."Theodore stood silent.Aurora went on,
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