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
Rosalie was giving both of them a fair share of blame, as she didn't know exactly what had happened. She could only rely on their one-sided accounts. She had no idea who was right and who was wrong.She hoped, more than anything, that they had both misunderstood each other.Sebastian had misunderstood Theodore, and Theodore, seeing Sebastian's bodyguards with weapons, had also misunderstood Sebastian.After all, they hated each other with a passion. It was natural for extreme thoughts to arise."He really did such a thing. At that time, Aurora was also caught by him and almost killed by him."The danger Theodore had gone through was seen as a misunderstanding by Rosalie. He understood that she wasn't there, so she couldn't be sure what happened. Furthermore, both he and Sebastian had different versions of the story.However, for something Theodore had personally experienced, no matter how he thought about it, it still felt unfair.The only grievance Theodore had was that Rosalie didn't
Rosalie thought for a moment before finally looking up at Theodore."But at that time, you really did want Sebastian to die. You wanted me to donate Sebastian's heart to Cynthia."A smug smile appeared on Sebastian's face, and he let out a sigh of relief. It seemed like Rosalie believed him.'Theodore, you're just a jerk,' Sebastian thought. 'What do you have to beat me? First, it was Cynthia, and now, it's Aurora. I could pick anything you've done in the past, and you wouldn't be able to defend yourself. Meanwhile, I have a perfect image in Rosalie's heart. How can you compare to me?' Rosalie's words pierced Theodore's heart deeply. "Rose, that was in the past. It's been so long, and that matter is completely different from this one.""But at that time, you really did do that," Rosalie said. "Back then, you did want Sebastian to die. You can't deny that.""I..." Theodore truly couldn't deny it. At that time, he hated Sebastian to the core. Plus, Cynthia needed a heart transplant and
After that camping trip, the relationship between Theodore and Rosalie seemed to have reached a new level of understanding.Though they were no longer husband and wife, they interacted like close family.Theodore found a good burial site to lay Justin to rest.Even though only a few fragments of Justin's bones remained, he still deserved a proper burial in a place with good geomancy.The burial was kept simple. There was no formal funeral. Only Rosalie and Theodore brought Justin's remains to the cemetery.Rosalie held the small box in her arms, reluctant to part with it. Theodore gently placed his arm around her shoulders. "Rose, let him rest in peace."Tears welled in Rosalie's eyes as she gazed at Theodore. She opened the box, revealing the few remaining fragments of Justin's bones, and gently caressed them. "Justin, I will come visit you again."Theodore glanced at the bones inside the box and frowned slightly. Something seemed off. There were supposed to be seven bone fragments
"That's right, you're not silly—you're just a little dummy," Theodore said teasingly. He didn't actually think Rosalie was silly. He was only joking with her.Rosalie knew that as well, so she wasn't upset. She turned and lay on her side to face him. "Theo, we got along so well when we were kids, and you always took care of me. I liked you ever since I was little. Later, when I was able to marry you, I was really happy.""I was happy to marry you, too. But I was the foolish one. Rose, you're not a little dummy—I'm the big fool here."If he hadn't been so foolish, things wouldn't have turned out the way they did. When it came to love, he was utterly clueless.Even a genius with a high IQ could be completely ignorant in certain areas. It often took countless detours before finally coming to a realization.Love, in particular, was the easiest thing to get wrong—especially when viewed from one's perspective."But we're still family, and we have a child together. The bond between us will
The sun gradually set, casting an orange glow over the tent and the grass. The family of three sat around the campfire, enjoying the joy of camping and admiring the beauty and tranquility of nature.Rosalie and Theodore had arrived in the morning, and they had spent the entire day together. They chatted, took walks, and explored the surrounding area.Neither of them had taken out their phones to pass the time, yet the hours flew by, and before they knew it, night had fallen.The three of them sat by the fire and enjoyed barbecued meat together. By the time they finished eating, the fire had begun to die down. The sky was now pitch black.Rosalie lay on the mat spread out on the grass, staring up at the sky. The twinkling stars above shimmered like glowing diamonds.In the quiet of the night, the occasional crackling sound came from the extinguished embers of the campfire.It was a soothing sound, one that didn't disturb the beauty of the night.Rosalie formed a circle with her index fi
"Alright." Theodore nodded. "I'll give the child a name, but this is an important matter—I need to think it through carefully."Since this was Rosalie's wish, he was naturally willing to fulfill it.Rosalie smiled and said, "Alright, let me know when you've decided on a name.""I will. I'll tell you as soon as I decide." Theodore raised his hand and gently stroked Rosalie's head.Steve stumbled as he ran toward his parents and threw himself into Rosalie's arms. His movement was a bit forceful, but Rosalie still managed to catch him in time.Seeing this, Theodore immediately took Steve from Rosalie's embrace.He said seriously, "Steve, Mommy is pregnant now. You can't throw yourself at her like that—you might hurt her."Steve's dark, round eyes blinked as he listened to Theodore's words. Realizing he had done something wrong, he looked at his mother with a guilty expression."It's okay. I'm fine," Rosalie quickly reassured him. "Come here, let Mommy hold you." Rosalie pulled Steve back
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