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
Rosalie wanted to chase after Theodore, but her feet felt like they were weighed down by lead. She stood still, unable to move.She couldn't chase after him. She and Theodore were over. She would let him hate and despise her.After all, he already had Aurora. She and Theodore were never meant to be.Sebastian walked up behind Rosalie and embraced her. "Rose, thank you for believing in me. Thank you."In the end, Rosalie had chosen to believe him. A smug and wicked smile spread across his lips.'Theodore, you're never going to win. I've never hurt Rosalie. I was by her side during her darkest times, while all you do is hurt her,' he thought.Rosalie painfully closed her eyes and forcefully pried his hands off her.She turned to face him. "Seb, did you really go to find Theodore with a bunch of bodyguards and guns? Did you really want to hurt him? Tell me the truth!" she demanded.Just now, she hadn't completely doubted Theodore.Whether she believed Theodore or not didn't matter anymore
Night fell upon the villa. The room was filled with gloom.Aurora was curled up on the bed, her body shaking as tears fell from her cheek. Her sobs resounded in every corner of the room, turning the air cold and desolate.Her face had lost its color; pale and weak, like an abandoned, wilted flower. Her eyes were red and swollen like two blood-red rubies, filled with deep hatred and sorrow.Her hair hung disheveled by her cheeks, looking like a lifeless waterfall, unkempt and sluggish."Why? Theo, why aren't you back yet?"Even if I'm just a replacement to you, you should at least pity me a little. How could you just forget about coming back after going off to look for Rosalie?"Did you find her? Are you two having the time of your lives together now?"Anger burned in Aurora's chest as her face twisted with agony.All she could feel was the helplessness of being abandoned and the pain of being betrayed. All those feelings attacked her relentlessly, breaking her spirit thoroughly
No, she couldn't die.Aurora grabbed the pills off the floor with trembling hands and stuffed some into her mouth and swallowed them, not caring how dirty the floor was.The medicine slowly took effect.She could feel her breath coming back to her. She laid back down on the bed and stared blankly at the ceiling."I…I won't die. No matter what, I won't die. I'll live. Theo, I'll live till the day I get you. I can't allow you to be with that whore. She has a husband and a baby, and is still trying to seduce you. She's shameless!"She wants to hurt you and seduce you at the same time. Why would you want a loose woman like her?"Her mother is probably a cheap whore too, to give birth to such a promiscuous woman like her who has clandestine affairs with any man off the streets!"Suddenly, someone knocked on the door."Mr. Spencer, you're back!"Aurora's eyes flew open and she heard footsteps approaching her.Her heart leaped; she immediately pulled the straps of her gown down, rev
"I'm sorry, it's all my fault for making you sad. Let me take you to the hospital.""No need," Aurora said. "I don't want to go to the hospital. I just want you by my side. Theo, hug me, won't you? Hug me. I waited so long for you, I thought you'd never come back. I've been waiting and waiting… I…" Aurora broke down in tears, sobs racking her body. Theodore's heart broke into a million pieces. He hugged her tight and lay on the bed, pressing her head against his chest."I'm sorry, Aurora." He kept apologizing to her.Aurora smelled a strong smell of alcohol on him. He seemed to have been drinking."Theo, when I had a heart attack, I didn't even want to take my medicine. I thought I should just die.""Aurora, please don't say that." Theodore tried to comfort her. "You're killing me by saying that. You must live on well. I'll find you a suitable heart donor and you'll be all good after the surgery.""Theo," Aurora said with tears in her eyes. "I want to live on well, too. Tha
The word 'honest' made Theodore chuckle. "I'm not as honest as you think I am. I lied to my wife before. In order to be with another woman, I lied to my wife that I was overseas for a business trip. Doesn't that make me bad enough?""I trust you had your reasons. You're a man. No matter what you do, you surely have your reasons.""Aurora, you think too highly of me. I didn't do everything because of valid reasons. I'm just bad.""No, Theo. In my eyes, you're the best man. No matter what you do, you have your reasons. Even if you had an affair, even if you went looking for another woman, I'm sure you had your reasons. I'll always understand you, because you're the main lead of my life. I will unconditionally accept whatever you do, make excuses for you, and be your most lowly servant."It was very normal for men to have affairs outside of marriage. A man like Theodore who was young, rich, and handsome, was the object of worship of countless women, who had a crush on him and dreamt
No matter how bad or how dastardly the man got, the woman would never fail to make excuses and find reasons for him, shifting the blame on the woman instead.Whatever it was, the man was never at fault. Even if he was, he would have his reasons for doing so against his will.This was the behavior of the legendary perfect woman.Such expectations never died despite the advancement of society. It merely became more covert and hidden.Aurora enjoyed Theodore's dominance. She felt protected being by the side of a man like him.He shone as bright as the stars in the night sky. As her only male lead of her life, she looked up to him. Slowly, Aurora shut her eyes, looking as though she had fallen asleep.Theodore kept her in his arms for a while, his gaze heavy. He sighed softly as fatigue washed over him, feeling as though his soul had been all sucked out of him.How did things turn out like this?Theodore carefully released Aurora. He was about to leave the bed when Aurora suddenl
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