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
Aurora still felt sad thinking about it. Was she not attractive enough, or did he love that woman too deeply? Perhaps it was a bit of both.Had she been more beautiful, Theodore might not have been able to hold himself back. Although she was very disappointed, the intimacy of last night far exceeded her expectations.She would definitely try harder from here on. Sooner or later, she would extricate Rosalie from Theodore's heart.Aurora was becoming increasingly resentful. She wanted to lay claim to Theodore and make him her own.After Theodore was done preparing breakfast, he called Aurora.She wrapped herself up with the sheets when she got out of bed, feeling rather shy.Although Theodore had seen her completely naked last night and this morning, she was still a lady. She had to act demure before the man she fancied, whether it was genuine or not."Put on some clothes first. I'll wait for you outside."With that, Theodore walked out and headed to the dining room.-Auro
Sebastian never thought Rosalie would have suspicions about this."Rose, I hadn't planned to record anything at first. It's just that what he said became more and more outrageous, so I secretly pressed the recording button on my phone in my pocket and happened to record that sentence. He actually said much worse things that I didn't record."Sebastian held her shoulders, his face sincere. "You have to believe me, I didn't mean to frame him. If I wanted to harm him, I would have recorded our entire conversation in advance. Rose, please trust me. I swear I'm not lying to you."Rosalie gently pushed him away, her voice hoarse. "Alright, I believe you."Even if she didn't believe Sebastian, what could she do? Even if Sebastian had truly taken Theodore's words out of context, Theodore had said that.Forget about it. She was too tired.Though Rosalie was physically and mentally exhausted, she still insisted on attending her classes. She didn't want to give up on this opportunity. Aft
Rosalie was driving on the road.She had no destination in mind. There was a surge of frustration in her heart, but she had no outlet for it. She felt an overwhelming urge to scream.A pain spread through her chest, and Rosalie sensed something was wrong. She immediately pulled the car over to the side of the road, clutching her chest and gasping for breath."Theo, you bastard! Why don't you even want your own child? Even if I chose Sebastian last time and hurt you, the child is innocent. Why don't you want your child?"Rosalie gripped the steering wheel tightly, muttering to herself inside the car like someone on the verge of madness. She rested her head against the wheel, and her whole body trembled.Suddenly, she lifted her head. She had to find Theodore. She had to ask him face to face, but…but she didn't know where he was.If she called him now, he might not even answer.After thinking for a moment, Rosalie started the car again.She would try her luck at one place.-Ha
He didn't open the door but asked through it, "How did you know I was here?""I guessed. I didn't expect you to be here either. Theo, are you and Aurora really dating?" Rosalie demanded. Theodore turned to glance at Aurora and said indifferently, "Of course. Didn't I tell you already? Do you think I'd lie about that?"Rosalie clenched her fists. "Theo, how can you be so cruel? I told you everything, but you ignored me and went off with another woman! Are you doing this to get back at me?"Theodore narrowed his eyes, his voice cold. "Cruel? Get back at you?"He shoved his hands into his pockets, his fists clenched tightly within. "And you being with Sebastian isn't cruel? Rosalie, we're done. If there's any revenge, it's you who sought it. When that arrow pierced through my heart, it also pierced all my hopes for you."Rosalie's heart ached. "No, Theo... Sebastian and I…"Just then, Aurora walked over and looped her arm through Theodore's. "Miss Young, is it appropriate for yo
Upon being interrupted, Rosalie looked at Aurora. Finally, her eyes landed on Aurora's belly.Was Aurora really pregnant? If so, then what was the point of telling Theodore the truth now? Her own child would then become illegitimate."Theodore, I have to ask you," Rosalie said solemnly. "Is Aurora really pregnant with your child? I'll only give you one chance. Tell me the truth."If it was a lie, she would tell him about Steve, but if it was true, then there was no need.Theodore tightened his hold around Aurora's waist and said word by word, "She's pregnant with my child, and I'll marry her."Rosalie was devastated. She slowly stepped back, laughing through her tears."You're really something, Theodore. Well done. I must have been blind!"She didn't even want to imagine Theodore and Aurora sleeping together.He always said one thing and did another. First there was Cynthia, and now there was Aurora. It was fortunate she hadn't reconciled with Theodore. Even if she had, who c
Rosalie sobbed uncontrollably while she drove. She didn't know how long she had been driving when a sudden wave of nausea hit her. She stopped the car by the road and hurried out of it.It was only then that she realized she had driven to the edge of a river. The area was desolate, with no one in sight, and she had no idea where she was.Rosalie crouched by the river, dry heaving.The thought of Theodore and Aurora's intimacy made her feel sick. She knew she shouldn't feel this way, but she couldn't control herself.They could never meet at the right time. As it turned out, Theodore didn't even know they had a child. Today, she had planned to tell him, only to learn that Aurora was pregnant with his child.It seemed like every time they were about to discuss something important, they were interrupted or stopped by something else. It was as if the world didn't want them to be together.First there was Cynthia, and now there was Aurora. There would always be women around Theodore.
Rosalie collapsed on the ground, trembling all over. Beads of hot sweat slid down her forehead, and her face was as white as a sheet."I have money! Name your price, as long as you let me go! You can take as much as you want!"At this moment, survival was her only concern—nothing else mattered.One of the men crouched down and pinched her face with a malicious grin. "Pretty lady, how much money do you have to buy us off?""I can give you however much you want!" Rosalie's eyes widened in fear as she trembled. "I have a lot of money—diamonds, gold bars, cash! Whatever you want, I can give it to you!""How generous this beautiful woman is." The man's grubby hand squeezed her face, then roughly tore open her blouse, revealing the lingerie beneath.The men burst into laughter. "Nice body. Real spicy.""Ah!" Rosalie screamed. Her hands were pinned to the ground, and she was unable to move. All she could do was beg in terror, "Please let me go! I'll give you the money. You can have as
Rosalie hurriedly handed the baby to Theodore.She was at her wits' end. What exactly was going on?Perhaps this was because they were truly father and son. Sometimes, there were no explanations for things that were simply amazing and mysterious.Theodore felt energized looking at the baby. Rosalie, on the other hand, was exhausted."Rose, why don't I stay here and coax the baby to sleep? You can go to bed first.""How can I make you do that? You need to rest early.""But Steve cries each time I put him down. If he keeps crying, it'll disturb you and Justin, or even our neighbors.""Well…" Rosalie didn't know what to do."How about this," Theodore suggested, "I'll give you Steve. If he doesn't cry, I'll leave. If he cries, then do as I say. I'll stay to coax him to sleep and I'll leave once he's asleep, okay?"Rosalie pondered for a moment before nodding. "Okay, then."She stretched her arms out to receive the baby.The moment Theodore put the baby in Rosalie's arms, the bab
Rosalie stood at the door, watching Theodore coaxing Steve. She paused in her steps.It didn't take long for Theodore to calm Steve down. When he saw Steve stop crying, a gentle smile appeared on his face."I'm leaving now. I won't disturb you. You and your mom should go to sleep early."He carefully placed Steve on the bed, but as soon as he let go, Steve started crying again.Theodore quickly picked him up again and soothed him. "What's wrong, baby?"After coaxing Steve for a while, Steve stopped crying and began giggling. "Steve, be a good boy and sleep, okay?"At that moment, Rosalie walked forward. "Theo."Hearing her voice, Theodore immediately came back to his senses and realized that he had overstepped his boundaries."Sorry, I rushed in as soon as I heard him cry. Here, I'll give him back to you."He wasn't sure why, but when he heard Steve cry, he felt sad. He had an urge to comfort Steve, almost as if it were a responsibility.Theodore stepped forward and handed Steve to Ros
Rosalie's heart trembled. She rushed forward and covered Theodore's mouth with her hand, her eyes filled with intense panic. "Don't say such things."He had a son now, but he was speaking of an end to his lineage. She also didn't want Theodore to die a terrible death.Theodore grabbed her wrist and suddenly pulled her into his arms, lowering his head to kiss her lips.Rosalie's eyes widened, and her mind felt like it exploded in that instant. In a panic, she stretched out both hands to push him away, trying to resist—but he wouldn't budge.Rosalie dared not struggle or shout too hard, fearing that Justin might hear. Justin would certainly come out to stop them. He was injured and running a fever; his body couldn't handle such an ordeal. He definitely wouldn't be a match for Theodore. Rosalie had no choice but to helplessly close her eyes, allowing him to kiss her.After a long while, Theodore finally let her go. He cupped the back of her head with one hand and held her waist with the
Theodore walked in, and Rosalie passed by him directly. She found a thermometer and went back into the room to take Justin's temperature. The thermometer read 104 degrees."Justin, you have a fever. We need to go to the hospital."Rosalie tried to help him sit up, but Justin grabbed her wrist. "I can't go to the hospital. I'll be fine after one night of rest.""No, your temperature is too high, and you're injured. Your wound is definitely inflamed.""I'm really fine, don't worry. Do you have any fever medicine here?"Seeing Rosalie's anxious expression, Theodore closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and suppressed the anger within him. He walked over and said, "I can call a doctor to treat him."Rosalie turned to him and asked, "Will they talk about it?""I guarantee they won't. I know people who are professionals in secret treatments. They will not reveal a thing."Rosalie thought for a moment, then looked at Justin. "Can we call the doctor? Please? Otherwise, your life will be at risk
After Theodore hung up the phone, he walked to the liquor cabinet and opened a bottle of whiskey, pouring it into a glass.Just as he was about to take a sip, he suddenly thought of his stomach and put the glass aside. He had promised Rosalie many times that he would stop drinking. If he drank now, he would feel guilty.He walked over to the window, gazing blankly at the night sky. The city was especially bright, shimmering with light, as if the stars were hovering on earth.Why was Justin at Rosalie's place at this hour? Was he really sick? Or was it just an excuse?Furthermore, what was Justin's sudden arrival in Blencalgo about? With his status, he could only bring trouble and danger to Rosalie.Theodore became more and more troubled as he thought about it.He walked to the wardrobe, opened it, and took out his coat.-Rosalie was lying in bed, unable to sleep. She gently held Steve and stared at his face, thinking, 'Steve, if your grandmother wakes up, I will tell Theodore that you
Aurora tossed and turned in bed, unable to sleep.She turned over and asked, "Angie, how did Rebecca react after the injection?"Angie was holding her phone, reading a novel online. Hearing Aurora's question, she turned to her and asked, "Why aren't you asleep yet?""How could I sleep?""She didn't have any reaction," Angie replied.Aurora recalled what Yerick had told her. The solution was provided by Yerick, who had said that there wouldn't be any special reaction once it was administered. They just needed to wait. Aurora didn't know if the solution would work.She turned her head and saw that Angie was still absorbed in reading, as if nothing had happened."Angie, how can you still read a novel? After what happened, can you still concentrate?""What's so hard to handle? It's just a dead old woman. Nothing to worry about."Angie lay back on the bed. She started cursing again while reading a novel. "The female lead is such a saint, but now she's acting so promiscuously. Don't blame t
Rosalie helped Justin onto the bed, and he lay down. "Rest well. You can stay here as long as you need to recover."She took the blanket and put it over him."Justin, how long were you waiting outside my door?"Justin smiled faintly. "Not too long."In reality, he had waited for several hours. However, knowing she was busy, he didn't want to disturb her, so he waited quietly on his own."Why didn't you call me beforehand? If you had, I would have come back earlier."Despite his injuries, he had been waiting at her door. She felt he must have waited for quite a while."I planned to come after my wound healed, but I wasn't sure how long that would take. I wanted to tell you about this as soon as possible because I was worried about you. I needed you to think about whether there was anyone suspicious around you.""I can't think of anyone suspicious… Oh, by the way, Theodore lied to me earlier, saying he had stomach cancer. I really believed him. Later, I received an email with his medica
"It's clearly not! Look at you. Don't move, I'll grab the first-aid kit."Rosalie got up, went to the cabinet, and retrieved a medical kit before rushing back. Thankfully, she had a medical kit on hand."Lie down here. I'll help you treat it."She had treated Justin's injuries before, so she was a bit more experienced now.Justin didn't resist this time, allowing Rosalie to undo the bandages on his shoulder. When she saw the wound, she was shocked. The blood stains on it had already blackened."How did it get like this? We need to go to the hospital!""It's fine, Rose. Don't worry about me. I'll be okay."Justin opened the medical kit and pulled out the necessary supplies. Then, he used a cotton ball soaked in antiseptic to clean the wound."Justin, let me do it," Rosalie said, taking the tweezers from his hand. "Lie still."She understood his reluctance to go to the hospital, likely to avoid further complications. So, she stopped urging him to go to the hospital. For now, she would tr
"Something came up suddenly, so I had to deal with it. Sorry about standing you up last time," Justin said.Rosalie wanted to say more, but realizing they were still standing at the door, she quickly said, "Let's head inside."She entered the password and opened the door. Justin followed her inside.Rosalie carefully laid the sleeping baby on the bed before closing the door and heading into the living room."Justin, why didn't you let me know you were coming?"After she found the apartment, she had sent him a message with her new address. She hadn't expected him to show up unannounced."Sorry. I should've informed you beforehand. I'll leave now," Justin said, looking a bit embarrassed as he turned to go.Rosalie quickly stopped him. "That's not what I meant. I just didn't expect you to come suddenly. It's not that I don't want you here. I'm happy to see you—I was worried something had happened to you."Justin gave a faint, bitter smile. His pale face looked somber. "Rose, if… One day s