Theodore's clothes were completely soaked.Later, he simply took off all his clothes and washed himself alongside Rosalie.Afterward, he dried Rosalie's hair and body with a towel, and then carried her back to the ward. He placed her gently on the bed and covered her with the blanket.Rosalie lay on the bed, her body wrapped in the soft sheets. The moonlight filtered through the window and illuminated her delicate, sculpted face. Her skin was as white as snow and exuded a natural glow, as though every inch of her was a masterpiece carefully crafted by an artist. Her long, curled lashes were clearly defined. Her lips were full and alluring. Slightly upturned, it radiated charm.The night was quiet, and the atmosphere in the room was peaceful and warm. The faint light accentuated the warm tones of the room, creating a dreamy, almost celestial ambiance.Theodore gazed at Rosalie, his gaze full of deep affection and obsession. His eyes shone like stars, flickering with intense emotion. Ev
She parted her lips slightly, exhaling trembling breaths.Theodore's breath, buried in the crook of her neck, became increasingly hot and heavy.Suddenly, a faint voice came from her lips. "Theo, has Vincent's surgery been completed?"Theodore's body stiffened. Just as his passion was reaching its peak, he heard Rosalie utter another man's name. He felt a pang of guilt and pain.He stared into Rosalie's closed eyes, noticing she was still asleep—or perhaps half-asleep—not fully conscious of what was happening.Yet, even in her half-dreaming state, she still thought of that man. Even while asleep, she was concerned for him.Theodore suddenly felt like a scoundrel. How could he take advantage of her like this at such a vulnerable moment?She was already suffering enough, yet he still hurt her.It was so hard. How many men could control themselves when faced with their beloved woman lying naked in front of them?Theodore closed his eyes in pain, a tear slipping down his cheek and falling
She quickly looked down at her body, and noticed that she was fully dressed. Her clothes were neat and tidy. Theodore was also fully clothed."Last night… What happened last night?" she asked."You fainted, so I carried you here to rest. You were in a deep sleep," Theodore explained, concerned that she might be scared.Rosalie looked at her clean clothes, and asked, "Did you change my clothes?"Theodore silently looked at her, thinking about how close he had come to doing something disgusting to her the night before. He felt regret and guilt. He didn't even dare to meet her gaze. Looking away, he said, "I had a female nurse change your clothes."Rosalie let out a sigh of relief. It seemed like it was just her imagination; she had felt someone kissing her from head to toe. Maybe it was just a dream."Were you with me all night?" Rosalie asked."Yes," Theodore responded softly. "I stayed here because I was worried about you."Rosalie found it odd and was about to ask another question, b
Rosalie was frustrated.Theodore lowered his eyes, looking somewhat dejected. "Fine, go on. I'm listening."He wanted to hear what she had to say. This man clearly had ill intentions."He asked me to stay with him for a week, but it was just to cook for him and clean up. Nothing else. He didn't harm me. He was just lonely and wanted someone to keep him company."Rosalie turned to look at Justin through the glass and spoke softly. "He had a sister, but she died. That's why he treated me like a sister. It's not like you think."Upon hearing Rosalie's explanation, Theodore still felt that this man wasn't a good person, but hearing that he hadn't hurt Rosalie, he let out a sigh of relief."What are you going to do once he wakes up?" Theodore asked."Of course, I'll take care of him and help him get better. After all, he saved my life. I owe it to him.""He saved your life, so you're worried about him. What about me, Rosalie?" Theodore grasped her arm and couldn't help but say, "When you we
"Rose, if… If I told you…""Rose!" Sebastian sprinted over at lightning speed. "Rose, how are you?"Theodore took a deep breath and clenched his fists. Sebastian again! Why wouldn't he just disappear?"I'm fine, don't worry about me," Rosalie said. "Now that both of you are here, I need to make something clear. Vincent saved my life. None of you are allowed to harm him. If you hurt him, it's the same as hurting me, and I won't forgive you."Rosalie had never spoken so seriously to both of them like this.Both men were stunned by Rosalie's warning. While they were battling each other, another man appeared in Rosalie's world, saved her, and earned her protection. How could this be?Sebastian was the type to know when to stop. "Rose, don't worry," he immediately said, "I will never harm Vincent. Since he saved your life, he's also my savior. After all, you're my wife and the mother of my child."After hearing Sebastian's statement, Rosalie's gaze shifted to Theodore.Theodore sighed and
Rosalie furrowed her brows. "He hit you?"She turned to Theodore and asked, "Again?"The word "again" was cleverly used. This wasn't the first time they had fought, and Rosalie had already become numb to it. Knowing Theodore had punched Sebastian until Sebastian's face swell didn't shock her anymore.Theodore knew Rosalie would likely blame him again. He quickly explained, "That's right. I hit him, but there was a reason for it."Sebastian retorted, "A reason? Rose, I was worried about you. Although you called me, I still felt something was wrong. So, I went looking for you. I suspected Theodore might have done something to you, so I found him, and he just attacked me."No matter what, Theodore had been the one who hit him. The injuries on Sebastian's face were real. As for the fact that he barged into Theodore's house with a group of men holding weapons and pointing a gun at his head—who would know if he kept it a secret? Even if Theodore said something, what could he do if Sebastian
This was the first time Theodore had seen Rosalie scold Sebastian.He crossed his arms and stared at the two of them with a dark look in his eyes, feeling somewhat relieved.If this had happened in the past, Rosalie's first reaction would have been to defend Sebastian.Although he felt some relief, there was also a deeper concern. The reason Rosalie wasn't defending Sebastian was because of Vincent.They had been in a relationship for 11 years, yet Rosalie had unhesitatingly defended Sebastian. This showed just how much Sebastian meant to her.But Vincent, in just a few short days, had made Rosalie abandon defending Sebastian. Theodore had a bad feeling.Vincent seemed like a forceful intruder, capable of easily disrupting the existing relationships."Rose, are…are you blaming me?" Sebastian's heart raced as he widened his eyes in disbelief."If you think I'm blaming you, then yes, I am blaming you," Rosalie replied.Rosalie felt exhausted. She didn't want to blame Sebastian, but she c
Theodore's voice was calm, without a trace of grievance. Compared to Sebastian, he seemed somewhat upright and just.Rosalie was truly exhausted. It wasn't the first time Sebastian and Theodore fought. The last time they fought in the restaurant, they had even ended up at the police station.Rosalie knew that their entanglement would never end no matter which side she stood on. This fight would certainly not be the last one."Theodore, Sebastian, you're both adults. You need to take responsibility for your actions. I can't do anything about you fighting. Once, twice, three times—it's always the same. What more can I do? As for who is right and who is wrong, I can't tell. If you two are determined to fight, then go ahead. Whoever starts the fight, the other should fight back. I'm not your mother. I can't clean up your mess and go to the police to bail you out every time."Sebastian opened his mouth, wanting to say something. However, he was frightened into silence by Rosalie. He could o
Theodore wrapped all of them up in his long arms.Under the golden sunshine, the family of four was wrapped up in each other's embraces. Sunlight shone on them, encasing them in a warm, golden glow. Everything felt calm and peaceful. The children snuggled in their parents' arms, innocent smiles lighting up their faces. They could feel the warmth of the sunshine as they found the safest and warmest haven in the entire world in their arms.In the evening sun and gentle breeze, they finally found happiness in each other's embrace.-In the deep of the night, Rosalie had a dream.Both Justin and Grandma came to her in her dream.Grandma and Justin were playing cards, surrounded by beautiful birds and flowers. They seemed to be in heaven, having the time of their lives with a look of tender love in their eyes.Grandma was very happy that she had reconciled with Theodore.Justin told Rosalie, "Rose, I'm so happy to see you happy.""Justin, do you hate me?""Silly girl, why would
Theodore made Rosalie feel like love was possible once more, and gradually opened her up.Love was ever-changing with time and the experiences they went through.Rosalie missed Justin dearly, but she also learned to treasure the people around her and every present moment of happiness. She learned how to accept the past and treasure the present amidst all her relationships.Justin would be her one and only in her heart, but Theodore also found his place in her heart amidst the unique position Justin was in.This was how their affections and love for each other grew and changed with time.Justin was dead, and Rosalie couldn't keep living in the past. She would carefully preserve her love for Justin in a corner of her heart.She would spend the rest of her life loving Theodore and their children."Chelsea," Rosalie said as she pulled Chelsea over. "Your daddy loves you very much, but he didn't get to see you come into this world. But you must remember his name. He is Justin Lynch."
Theodore and Rosalie brought both children to Justin's tomb.Before they left, Rosalie said that she and Chelsea wanted to spend some time alone with Justin.Theodore brought Jake to the car to wait for them.Golden sunlight shone on the land, feeling warm and toasty and giving the earth a beautiful glow.Rosalie caressed the tombstone. "Justin, I'm sorry for not coming to visit for such a long time."The last time she came back was a few months ago, during which she snuck a peak at his tombstone.Rosalie pulled out a bone fragment. "That's because you're always by my side, which is why I think that I can bring you everywhere I go. You're not just here at this tombstone."Justin, Theo and I have reconciled. He did so much for me, even sacrificing his own life for me. I can't just stand idly by and do nothing about it. I can't bring myself to reject him ruthlessly again and again."You can say that I'm moved, or that I fell in love with him once more. He's just too good, and I c
Jake had so much fun today and was exhausted by the time he reached home. After his shower, he crawled into bed and fell right asleep without any coaxing whatsoever. Jake would sometimes sleep in the bedroom with Chelsea, and sometimes they slept separately.At night, when Rosalie went to Chelsea's room to tuck her in and tell her a bedtime story, she asked, "Chelsea, how was your day with Theodore?""Hmm, it was alright," Chelsea said. "But Mr. Spencer was so silly, he burnt the food. I only got to eat lunch very late.""Is that so?" Rosalie burst out laughing. "How silly of him indeed.""But Mr. Spencer is quite nice," Chelsea said. "I like him. He said that I can call him Daddy."Rosalie's eyes lit up. "Do you want to call him that?""I do," Chelsea said with a nod, "but I'll do that tomorrow."Chelsea yawned. She felt tired, too.Rosalie caressed her cheek. "Goodnight, my darling. Go to sleep."-Rosalie returned to her room, took a shower, and laid on the bed. Theodo
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