Rosalie desperately suppressed the pain she was feeling. "So, that's how you two met?""Mm-hmm." Aurora nodded. "After that, I often met him, and we ended up together over time."Thinking of the incident where Theodore was injured, Rosalie felt as if her heart had been torn in two.Another woman had saved Theodore at a critical moment, so it wasn't strange they were together.She didn't expect that Aurora would be his lifesaver.Rosalie should be grateful to Aurora for saving his life. Otherwise, Theodore might have died back then.She remembered seeing a pool of blood on the ground but not Theodore. She had panicked, not knowing he had been rescued."How close are you and Theodore now?" Rosalie had told herself not to ask that question, but she couldn't help herself.Thinking of how Rosalie had caused Theodore pain and despair, Aurora didn't want to strip him of his dignity. She sat straight, looking very confident, and said, "We're in a romantic relationship. How close do y
She and Sebastian had never slept with each other.He was a gentleman, and never forced himself on her. He had always treated her with great respect. Rosalie felt guilty toward Sebastian partly because of this. "Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. Things between you two are over, and it's not like you two will ever be intimate again."Aurora couldn't stop herself from saying what she said to one-up Rosalie, as if trying to tell her that Theodore would be hers from now on.Rosalie patted her baby in her arms, silent.Aurora said, "Ms. Young, I just hope you won't hurt him again."Rosalie furrowed her brows. "I'm not trying to hurt him. He's the one who came running to Melrine."He came here for a holiday with his girlfriend and stopped by this restaurant by coincidence, but how could that be possible?Even if he were here for a holiday, Melrine was a huge country. Why did it have to be here of all places?Rosalie believed there were many coincidences in this world, b
"I really love him. He's my all. I'm willing to do anything for him. I'll even kneel before you and beg you!"Rosalie had a lot to say, but at this moment, she knew everything she said was bound to be meaningless.What was the point?Her relationship with Theodore ended on such a sour note. If this woman could really bring him happiness, it was a good thing.Although it hurt, and that this woman clearly hated her to the point of angering her, it was enough as long as Theodore was happy.Whatever it was, Theodore was still the father of her child even though he didn't want the baby."In that case, Ms. Payne, spend your days with him well. Don't talk to me about this again.""Do you mean to say that you've let Theo go?" Aurora asked.Rosalie felt her head pounding. "You make it sound as though I'm harassing him or threatening his life. Do you really know what happened between us? We…"Before Rosalie could finish her sentence, someone shouted from afar, "Oh no! People are fightin
"Theo!" Aurora dashed toward Theodore and cupped his cheeks. "How are you feeling? Does it hurt?"Aurora inwardly heaved a sigh of relief. When Rosalie called Theodore just now, Aurora was so frightened and worried that they might reconcile on the spot.She would never allow something like that to happen. Thankfully, Rosalie was just worried about her own husband.Theodore remained silent as Aurora hugged him. He stared blankly ahead, as if his soul had been sucked out of his body.Rosalie saw how tightly Aurora was hugging Theodore, and knew with even more certainty that this woman truly loved him.She approached Sebastian. "Seb, are you alright?"Sebastian and Theodore were both bruised, but Sebastian looked more seriously injured.Sebastian had just completed his treatment and couldn't afford to be agitated. Rosalie was worried his brain might worsen with the fight he just had."I'm fine." He turned around, and said to the person holding him back, "Let me go."However, the
What made things worse was that when Rosalie heard what he said, she actually felt a small morsel of joy knowing that Theodore came looking for her. Did that mean he still loved her? Did he get Aurora to come put on an act for her?But it was all too late. That joy was overwhelmed by harsh reality. It was impossible for her and Theodore. The only thing she could do was to attack him with cruel words and dash his hopes."Theodore Spencer, don't hurt Seb. You don't feel good about what happened, is that it? Yes, I chose Seb before. You can hate me or do whatever you want to me, but can you please don't hurt him? This has nothing to do with him! Seb himself was a victim. It was harrowing for him too. Blame me if you must, hit me instead if it makes you feel better, but can you please don't lay a finger on him?"Theodore clenched his fists, his heart breaking into a million pieces. Rosalie was always defending Sebastian, sometimes to an unreasonable degree.Theodore saw the smirk on
Before, Sebastian really did frame Theodore.If Sebastian hadn't confessed his mistake, Rosalie might have misunderstood Theodore until now.Now that she thought about what happened, she found it rather scary. If Sebastian could do it once, what was stopping him from doing it again?But with no surveillance cameras around this time, she didn't know the truth about what happened.She didn't want to see Theodore in such a terrible light, but all the more she didn't want to think so badly of Sebastian.One of the two of them was bound to be in the wrong.Who exactly was it? Rosalie wanted to get to the bottom of it.She selfishly wished Sebastian was at fault because she didn't want to be disappointed by Theodore yet again. "Rose, I admit I did say something to him, but that's because he humiliated you and I was so angry about it. I didn't expect him to pounce at me and punch me. Of course I had to hit him back! Trust me, what I said is true," Sebastian said. "You said someth
He admitted he took things too far when he said those words, but he had done that out of anger and didn't mean them.However, people often quote things out of context without any care for the complete truth."Sebastian Carter, why did you just record this part? You should play our entire conversation and let them hear what you said!" Theodore roared.He stormed forward, trying to snatch Sebastian's phone away.Sebastian was still carrying the baby. He quickly retreated upon seeing Theodore charge toward him.Theodore's sudden move alarmed everyone around them. Someone even stepped forward to stop Theodore."Sebastian Carter, you lowlife! How dare you take my words out of context!" Theodore yelled angrily. "Me? Take your words out of context?" Sebastian refuted. "This was exactly what you said! How did I take it out of context? Just look at how angry you are right now. Do you have a guilty conscience because you're exposed?""Sebastian Carter, just you wait! I'll never let you
Due to the fight, Theodore and Sebastian were taken to a nearby police station.The two of them were separately interrogated and investigated. After a few hours, the police finally decided to release them.Because neither tried to evade responsibility and didn't cause any grievous harm or damage, the police handled the issue with great discretion.They issued Theodore and Sebastian a warning, demanding they adhere to the country's laws and ensure they wouldn't cause another argument. Then, the two had to sign their names.After everything was over, the police called for their family to take them home.As the situation wasn't so severe as to require bail, Rosalie and Aurora could take the two of them away after they gave their signatures.Night had fallen. The gate of the police station was a stately yet mysterious divider, separating chaos and hustle and bustle from the world.The street lamp shone weakly and solitarily, looking like a lone star in the night sky.The four of
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