Rosalie felt like her heart had been torn in two. Blinded? Yes, it had been ten years, yet he didn't even know who she really was. They had known each other for ten years, yet their time together couldn't compare to Cynthia's lie.Theodore believed everything Cynthia said and completely ignored Rosalie's explanations. In these ten years, not only had Theodore been blinded, Rosalie had also been blinded!"Come with me to the hospital and apologize to Cindy!" Theodore handed her a coat from the rack and pulled her out the door."I won't apologize to her, even if you take me there!"Theodore didn't say anything and just led Rosalie to the car.When they arrived at the hospital, Theodore firmly grasped her wrist and coldly reminded her, "When you see Cindy later, you're not allowed to say anything to upset her.""I won't say anything. You want me to apologize to her? Dream on!""You have to apologize to her!" Theodore's pace quickened. "Otherwise, I won't let it go.""What are you
Though Cynthia's suicide attempt was a commonplace tactic, it was effective. It had really got to Theodore. She was quite something, huh? She could be so ruthless to herself!Theodore tightly gripped Rosalie's wrist, trying to drag her into the hospital room, but she stood her ground."Why are you standing here? Get in!" Theodore demanded."Theodore, even if you kill me, I won't apologize to her. You can forget about it!""Kill you?" Theodore was exasperated. "You know I won't do that. Are you trying to resist me to the end?""That's right. I want to see how far you'll go for Cynthia!"Hearing Theodore's voice, Cynthia called out, "Theo, is that you? Are you outside?"Theodore's hard grip was almost enough to turn Rosalie's arm red."Get in.""I won't go. Even if you drag me in and break my teeth, I won't apologize to her. Watch me make her explode from anger."Rosalie was as stubborn as ever. Theodore's eyes were blazing with anger, and it looked like he was practically abou
"Also, Rose did indeed throw water at Cynthia. Don't worry. It was just cold water. But I suppose that even cold water would make you feel unbearable pain, wouldn't it?" said Sydney, her voice dripping with sarcasm."Mom, don't push me!" Theodore's gaze grew increasingly darker."What did I do? I'm just stating the facts. It's you who's not listening to the truth. Did you even listen to Rose when she tried to explain why she splashed water on Cynthia? No, you only listen to everything Cynthia says."Cynthia started crying in bed. "Aunt, I know it's my fault. It's okay if you blame me, but please don't make things difficult for Theo, okay? If you have any issues, take them out on me.""Shut up! Was I talking to you? You kept quiet when I asked you to speak, but you're so eager to interfere when it isn't your place. Don't think I don't know you're trying to sow discord!" snapped Sydney."That's enough!"Theodore grabbed Sydney's arm and pulled her out of the hospital room. Rosalie,
Meanwhile, Theodore was still at the hospital with Cynthia. She cried a lot, but he didn't stop her, instead just sitting in a chair by her bed, lost in thought. When she noticed that Thedore wasn't comforting her, Cynthia realized there was no point in continuing to cry and finally stopped.Hearing that her crying had subsided, Theodore glanced at her. "Feeling better?"Still upset, she said, "Theo, I'm sorry. I caused you to argue with your family.""I don't think Rose knew that my mom invited you to lunch. She was there because she had been invited too. My mom invited both of you separately, so you might have misunderstood," Theodore explained.Cynthia's heart thumped. Was Theodore defending Rosalie? Did he not believe that his mother and wife would team up to bully her?"I..."Cynthia's hands clenched into fists under the blanket. Since Theodore had explained the other two women's actions, she couldn't directly speak ill of them, or he might end up thinking badly of her inste
"What is it?""If I had nothing, would you still want to be with me?"Cynthia looked at him in confusion. "Theo, why are you asking this?""Answer my question first.""Don't you trust me? What do you take me for?" Cynthia was a bit angry. "Did I get together with you because of your status? How could you think that of me?"Cynthia's words, coming from a moral high ground, successfully made Theodore feel guilty.But he persisted, saying, "Cindy, that's not what I meant. But you know, my family really likes Rose. If I divorce her, I might lose everything."Cynthia was stunned. "Are you saying you'd be left with nothing?"When Sydney said those words at lunch, Cynthia had thought it was just talk. How could the Spencer family leave Theodore, their only heir, with nothing? But now, hearing the same thing come directly from this man's mouth left her feeling afraid."That day might come. Grandma really likes Rose. If she finds out I want to divorce her, she might strip me of my inhe
When Sydney and Rosalie arrived at the younger woman's home, she got out of the car and said, "Mom, you should stay the night.""There's no need. I'm used to living alone. You go back and rest well," Sydney refused.Rosalie coughed a few times.Having heard her daughter-in-law cough a few times during the drive, Sydney reminded her, "Drink some hot water when you get inside. You may have caught a cold. Try not to take medicine and get plenty of rest."Rosalie nodded. "Okay, I got it. Take care on your way back."Since it seemed that the older woman really didn't want to stay, Rosalie didn't try to convince and headed inside, straightening her coat. It was late at night, and the weather was chilly.The butler greeted her, "Madam, you're back.""Why are you still awake, Anthony?""I saw a car coming in and thought it might be you or the master."Rosalie smiled wryly. "He's not coming back. You should go to bed soon."Rosalie coughed a few times into her fist and went upstairs.
"Are you still mad at me?" asked Theodore.Rosalie's expression suggested that she hated him to the core. It would be a lie to say she wasn't angry. Her heart was filled with resentment towards him."Would I dare to be mad at you? Go back to Cynthia's side so you don't have to see a malicious woman like me and feel upset!"Upon hearing the word she used, a sudden pang of pain struck the man's heart. She had taken everything he said in anger to heart.While Theodore was at a loss for words, Rosalie started coughing again. He quickly pulled her into his arms and gently patted her back.His voice was soft as he said, "Can I take your temperature? Be good, okay?""Let go of me," Rosalie said, pushing against his chest.However, Theodore held onto her tightly, not letting her move."If you let me take your temperature, I'll let you go. If not, I'll keep holding you like this."He would hold her like this all night if he had to.Rosalie pushed at his chest forcefully. "I don't want
With a thermometer in her mouth, Rosalie looked tired but also pouty. It was kind of cute, yet really heartbreaking. When enough time had passed, Theodore took the thermometer from her mouth and checked the temperature.Thirty-eight degrees. She had a slight fever.Seeing this number, Theodore's brow furrowed with worry. "I'll take you to the hospital for some IV fluids.""No, I don't want to go to the hospital," Rosalie firmly refused."But you have a fever, you need-""Theodore, why do you want to take me to the hospital again? You've already traumatized me. Don't you remember? It's because of you I ended up like this. What else do you want?"Rosalie was deliberately being harsh as she was terrified of going to the hospital. If he found out she was pregnant, it would be a disaster.Theodore paused, then said, "Okay, you don't have to go to the hospital. I'll have a doctor come over instead.""Anthony gave me medicine, and I've already taken it. I just want to sleep now."In
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
The door to the ward was opened once more.Rosalie thought Theodore had returned and didn't expect to see just her two children.Jake held Chelsea's hand as they approached the bedside. Rosalie looked kindly at them."Children, if Mommy were to go, listen to Daddy. And remember, Mommy loves you two forever.""No," Jake said loudly. "Mommy, you don't love us."Rosalie was shocked and pleasantly surprised to hear Jake's words.She was pleasantly surprised to hear Jake call her Mommy, but shocked to hear his claim that she didn't love them."Jake, how could Mommy not love you both? I've been dreaming of you over the years, and I only left you just because I was worried about implicating you. I didn't mean to abandon you like that."Rosalie was filled with endless remorse."But you left me anyway. Now that you're finally back, you're unwilling to go for surgery. You're going to die, and you're going to leave me again. You'll leave Chelsea behind too. That's why you don't love us a
After a few days of mental tug-of-war, Rosalie still refused to accept Theodore's liver. It was clear to see that her condition was deteriorating fast."Rose, I'm begging you! Go for the surgery," Theodore pleaded, unable to wait any longer.If there really came a day where he hated her, the reason would be her stubbornness. She wanted to keep his liver at the expense of her life.Both children were sprawled on the bedside, sobbing hard.Rosalie's haggard face looked lifeless. She held Theodore's hand and said, "Theo, promise me one thing. After I die, please take care of Chelsea. I hope you can take good care of her. I'm leaving both children in your hands.""I won't say yes," Theodore said agitatedly. "I won't take care of your daughter. If you die, I won't care about your daughter.""Theo, don't be like this!" Rosalie knew that he was saying that to make her agree to accept his liver. "I really can't take your liver. That would be way too selfish of me.""Aren't you being sel
"Don't look at him," Rosalie said. "He didn't say a word. I guessed it myself. The doctor told me that someone who ended up in a vegetative state due to a car accident was going to have his liver donated to me, so I went looking for him but failed. Clearly, you have been lying to me.""Rose, you misunderstand. That man…""Enough, Theo," Rosalie said, cutting him off. "Stop lying to me. Is it that difficult telling me the truth? Quit lying to me in the name of doing so for my good. I've had enough of that."Rosalie spoke so loudly, she strained herself and clutched her chest out of pain."Rose, I'm sorry. I just wanted you to get better," Theodore said, visibly upset."You want me to get better by giving me your liver? Theodore Spencer, I don't want it. I don't want your liver. I'm not going for this surgery."What Theodore feared most was happening.Rosalie didn't want his liver."Rose, why don't you want it? It can save your life!" Theodore said, starting to get angry."You k
The nurse pushed Rosalie to the hall, about to guide her outdoors. Rosalie really wanted to see her donor, even if it was just a glance from afar. She didn't need to appear before them.So, she asked her nurse to push her to the nurses' station."Excuse me, I'd like to ask if there's a patient who got in a car accident and is now in a vegetative state? A 35-year-old man sent in a couple days ago?""What is his name?" asked one of the nurses."I don't know, but he's preparing for a liver donation surgery, and I'm the recipient. I just want to see him from afar. I won't disturb his family," Rosalie said."Liver transplant? I don't remember such a patient in the hospital. Did you make a mistake?"Rosalie recalled what Dr. Landon had told her, and was sure she wasn't mistaken. "How could that be? I'm due for the surgery tomorrow.""Let's go outdoors for a walk," Jake said as he pushed hard on Rosalie's wheelchair. He was small in stature, but he managed to move the wheelchair along.