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
Aurora was deeply concerned about Theodore's current condition.He continued lying on the floor silently.Aurora wanted to help him up, but she couldn't no matter how hard she tried.This house was the Spencers' property in Melrine. It was usually empty, and only the two of them stayed there. Theodore didn't want anyone to disturb him when he came, so he didn't call for any servants. The huge house felt cold and empty. Only Aurora's frightened voice bounced off the cold, hard walls."Mr. Spencer, please pull yourself together. I'm begging you, please. Don't scare me!"Aurora could see the hopelessness in his eyes, spreading across his entire being and suffocating him. It was like a door leading to endless darkness. No one how hard she tried, she couldn't bring him out of this world immersed in hopelessness.Theodore stared blankly ahead as he remained silent.Aurora leaped into his arms. "I'm begging you, please don't be like this! Rosalie isn't the only woman in this world. I
Aurora's kisses landed on Theodore's face again and again, but he gave her no response. He simply laid there unmovingly like a puppet.Aurora started tearing his suit away from him like a mad woman."Theodore Spencer, you're not a man! You're not!"She did all she could to try to tempt him.But even after all their clothes were in disarray and after leaving her marks on his hard chest, he expressed no emotions and gave no response whatsoever.The scene looked very much like she was forcing herself on him.Aurora sat on him, staring at him with tears streaming down her face."Is Rosalie Young the only woman you'll respond to in this entire world?" she cried. Theodore finally shifted his gaze to Aurora. He lifted a hand, gently wiped the tears from her face, and finally spoke. "What's the point?""Theo!" Aurora grabbed his hand and put it to her cheeks. "I'm willing, I really am! Take me, won't you? I'm begging you… Even….even if you throw me aside like a tool afterward. As l
The woman he loved was so cruel to him, while the woman he didn't love was willing to give him her whole heart. Reality always didn't match up to expectations.People always get what they don't want and never what they really want.Perhaps it's true what they always say—the grass is always greener on the other side. It is greener precisely because it's not on your side.Many are never content with what they have.Theodore got up on his feet with Aurora in his arms, and slowly walked up the stairs.When he entered a bedroom, he threw Aurora on the bed and removed his shirt. He lay on top of her and pressed her arms down the sides of her head."Aurora Payne, I want you."Men couldn't help but take pity on weak and vulnerable women. Aurora was so weak, lowly, and humble in her love. Theodore's heart wasn't made of steel. Facing such a woman, he couldn't deny he was moved. He couldn't remain hard-hearted against her, especially when his beloved woman had been so cruel to him.
"Seb, I don't want to love him anymore, I really don't. But why…why am I still in so much pain? Why!?" Rosalie wept. Sebastian gritted his teeth, fire burning in his eyes.Theodore mistreated Rosalie so much, but she still loved him and was sobbing so hard over him.Though Sebastian resented Rosalie a little, he hated Theodore even more.It was all that man's fault!What right did he have to own Rosalie's heart the whole time? He didn't have any right to it at all!Rosalie was truly a stupid woman.Despite his resentment toward her, his heart ached for her."Seb, let's get a divorce, shall we? Let's divorce." Rosalie finally spoke her mind, unable to hold herself back anymore.Sebastian was thunderstruck. "What did you say?" "Seb," Rosalie said, leaving his embrace and cupping his face. "Our marriage was a facade to begin with. Let's divorce. Going on with it is unfair to you. We're not actual husband and wife. I'm sorry, Seb. I truly am.""No, I'm not getting a divorce!"
Sebastian still cared very much for her. How could he bear to add to her pain when she was already in such sorrow?She had just given birth two months ago, and her health wasn't in great condition. He specifically asked the doctor about it and was told they could only be intimate at least three months later.He could wait. He didn't want to hurt her physically.Eventually, he just held Rosalie in his arms and hugged her.Rosalie cried for a long time in his arms until she was exhausted and fell asleep. After a while, when Sebastian saw she was deep in sleep, he released her and got out of bed to prepare a hot towel in the washroom. He then returned to her and gently wiped her face with the towel.He did it so softly and gently, afraid that he might wake her up.His heart ached as he looked at her face, which was all red and swollen from crying. Her brows were still furrowed tight despite being asleep, as if she were in a nightmare. Even her breathing was ragged. 'Theodore Spe
"I'm also doing this for the good of all three of you. You and Rose are already married. You two should lead your married life in peace. It's impossible between Theo and Rose. Even if they reconcile by force, they'll only be miserable. A love triangle will always spell doom for all three parties," Sydney explained. "You want your son to give up on Rose completely so he won't be in pain anymore?" Sebastian asked. "Yes, you can think of it that way," Sydney said. "What happens tomorrow will determine whether this love triangle can be over for good."Sydney also told Sebastian what he should do the next day, and how to deal with Theodore.Sebastian hung up, distraught.He was initially doubtful until he saw Theodore in the flesh today, with a woman in tow.The heavens were on his side. They had allowed him to know about it beforehand. He would deliberately let Theodore overhear him, making the latter assume the baby was his and Rosalie's.With Theodore's hopes dashed, Theodore wo
Theodore gently stroked her long hair.A familiar scene flashed past his mind.Rosalie spent many mornings lying coyly in his arms just like this. He gently caressed her cheeks and long hair, and kissed her all over.Aurora lay in his arms like a lazy kitten enjoying the caress of its owner.She smiled; her delicate hands couldn't help but rub against his hard chest. She looked up and asked, "Theo, are you alright?"Theodore shook his head very honestly. He didn't lie and say that he was fine just to reassure her.Aurora gently caressed the wounds on his body, her heart breaking. "Do your wounds still hurt?"Theodore shook his head. "They don't. Don't worry.""Theodore, let's go back."She didn't want Theodore to stay here and continue wallowing in sorrow. They would return and stay as far away from this place as possible."Don't you want to travel around this country? We've only just arrived," Theodore said."It's alright. We can go traveling elsewhere."She instinctively
A few days later, Theodore took Rosalie and Steve on a camping trip. They found a quiet spot, and bodyguards were stationed around for security.The scenery was breathtaking. In the distance, layers of mountains stacked upon each other, while lush greenery spread in all directions. Just a few dozen feet ahead, a clear stream flowed gently, creating a serene and natural landscape."Theo, let's set up the tent first," Rosalie said.They had decided to camp here for the night, as it was a perfect spot for stargazing."Alright, I'll have the bodyguards set it up.""Theo," Rosalie walked forward and said, "let's set it up together. No need to ask the bodyguards.""But it will be tiring. I can do it myself—you should sit and rest," Theodore said, not wanting her to exert herself."It's fine. I can handle it. Let's set up the tent together," Rosalie insisted.Theodore nodded. "Alright, we'll do it together."He bent down, opened the bag, and took out the tent. The two of them then started ass
Late at night, Rosalie woke up from yet another nightmare. This time, however, she did not scream. Instead, her eyes snapped open, and her breathing was rapid.Theodore immediately rushed to her bedside. "Rose, did you have another nightmare?"She hadn't had one in several days.Rosalie turned on the lamp, surprised to see Theodore by her bed. "Theo, why didn't you go back to your room to sleep?""I was worried about you, so… Rose, I just want to stay with you. Did you have another nightmare?""Theo, I...""What is it, Rose? Do you have something to tell me?"Rosalie shook her head. "Repeating those words over and over again doesn't really change anything. I just...""Theo." She gripped his hand tightly. "You must protect yourself well. Get more bodyguards.""Alright, I promise you. I will protect myself, protect the baby, and protect you. I will never let you get hurt again." He pulled Rosalie into his arms."By the way, Rose, I have something to tell you. Aurora, Angie, and Cynthia
Rosalie wondered if the baby would look more like her or Justin.Looking up at the azure blue sky and the white clouds floating in it, she could almost see Justin looking and smiling back at her.Steve raised his hand and caressed her face. She looked at him and smiled, and caressed his head. "Stevie, Mommy will always love you."She kissed his forehead gently, and he hugged her gleefully.Just then, a voice sounded from behind. "What are you two talking about?"Rosalie turned around to see Theodore walking toward them. He was wearing a suit, looking smart, a tender look on his face as he stood next to the mother-and-son pair."Nothing much, just getting some sun. We should head in soon," Rosalie said as she stood up with Steve in her arms.Theodore took over Steve with one hand and pulled Rosalie up with another."Let's head in together."He held Rosalie's hand and didn't let go. She didn't shake his hand off and nodded, letting him hold her hand.They walked into the villa.
Theodore brought Rosalie back to her room and she sat by the windows, exhausted."Rose, lie on the bed and rest for a while. I'll call you when it's time for lunch.""Theo, you don't look too good."His face was very pale."I'm fine. Perhaps it's because I didn't sleep well the past two days.""You should get some rest too. Don't just keep staying by my side."During this period, she would see Theodore by her bedside whenever she woke up from a bad dream. She gathered he hadn't been getting enough rest during this period."I'm fine. I'll wait for you to fall asleep before leaving."He helped RoslIe onto the bed and covered her with the sheets. Rosalie shut her eyes and exhaled out loud."Oh yes, Rose. There's one more thing.""What is it?" Rosalie asked."We found a girl called Nana.""Nana?" Rosalie sat up on the bed. "You saw her?"Theodore nodded. "When we found her in the villa, she kept saying that you're her mother and Sebastian is her father.""Sebastian adopted he
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