Whatever he did to Aurora was out of foolish stupidity and completely irrational. She had a heart condition and could lose her life anytime.Things between them had come to this point.If he abandoned Aurora, would that give her a heart attack?All he wanted to do right now was to find her a suitable heart donor and let her undergo a heart surgery so she would be healthy and fit once more.Before that, Theodore couldn't simply ignore her. He had to be responsible for her.She had given him her heart and body, after all.After Theodore left the room, he walked to the living room all alone.He flipped the light switch on and looked around him. All the surveillance cameras in the living room were damaged.Sebastian had barged into his house that day when no one was around. The man was no fool; he definitely checked beforehand whether there were surveillance cameras around. He found them and wrecked them.That way, there would be no proof of what he did.Theodore had to admit tha
Sebastian even almost killed himself!"You must have been traumatized by what happened, Aurora," Theodore said."I thought he destroyed all the surveillance cameras here. To think that there's more…" Aurora said. "There's a pinhole camera installed here as another string to the bow, to prevent crooks from destroying the surveillance cameras. It came in handy this time.""Yes!" Aurora nodded and smiled. "What are you going to do with the footage?""I'm going to hand it over to the police. This is a serious crime, and he'll be sentenced to at least ten years imprisonment.""That's going too easy on him," Aurora said. "He wanted to kill us at that time. If you hadn't been quick-witted and turned the tables on him, he would have killed us both. He is a wicked man, through and through.""Aurora," Theodore said as he wrapped an arm around her waist. "No matter what, we're both alive and well now. Sebastian will pay the price for his actions. I'll find the best lawyer and sue him. Thi
After Aurora went back to bed and laid down, she kept rolling around and couldn't fall asleep.Something felt strange.Sebastian was clearly wicked, having tried to kill her and Theodore. She hated Sebastian to the core and wished he were dead.Anyone who tried to harm Theodore deserved death.But… Why did she feel slightly panicked?The thought of Sebastian going to jail somehow felt wrong to her.Finally, she recalled something and sat up on the bed.If Sebastian died, there would be nothing standing between Rosalie and Theodore.Was Theodore doing this on purpose? Did he send Sebastian to jail so he could get Rosalie and even be a father? A loose woman like Rosalie wouldn't be upset with the death of her husband, and would surely turn to Theodore in the blink of an eye.After Aurora thought things through, she started regretting how smug she felt before. No, Sebastian couldn't go to jail! If he did, no one would be able to stop Rosalie and Theodore.Aurora was very anx
Cars sped past the busy streets of Melrine as they drove toward the hospital.The view outside whizzed past and the towering buildings and bustling crowd formed a unique painting of the city.It was quiet in the car as Theodore sat silently in the driver's seat. His sharp facial features were deep in thought. His eyes were dark and mysterious, as if hiding a secret.Aurora sat beside him, staring at his side profile, completely besotted with him.She was lost in his handsome face. Every line on his profile exuded a unique charm. His brows were slightly furrowed, as if he were thinking of something.Aurora gently held his hand. "Theo, don't be upset. See how beautiful the sunshine is today. We'll both be fine."Theodore shot her a warm smile and nodded slightly. "Yes, we'll both be fine. Everything will get better."Theodore shifted his gaze from Aurora and looked out of the window, falling back into deep thought once more.The bustling city scene in Melrine lay before him, tall
With a forced smile, Theodore said, "Let's hope so. But Aurora, I don't need a very good woman."Aurora's heart clenched in pain. Did he still want Rosalie? She was already married with a child!"Aurora, if I really were to end up with another woman aside from Rose, it wouldn't be anyone but you."Although Theodore hadn't fully accepted Aurora, he was already trying his best.Perhaps time could heal all things and allow him to fully accept her with all his heart—not just treat her as a replacement but as who she is, Aurora Payne.Tears welled up in Aurora's eyes when she heard his words. She felt as though fireworks exploded in her heart, and it was all colorful and vibrant inside her.She was overjoyed. Theodore's words had come as a pleasant surprise to her, and she was utterly moved.She was about to be Theodore's only woman."Theo, whether you choose me or not, I just want you to be happy," she said. "If I can become that woman by your side, it's naturally an honor for me
Come to think of it, Sebastian was quite pitiful. He was always on the receiving end of Theodore's beatings."Rose, I brought you breakfast. Here, come have it.""Thank you." She took the box. "Go back and rest, Seb.""It's alright. Let me stay with you a while longer, or I'll worry.""Seb, there's no need for that.""But I think I want to keep you company," Sebastian said with a serious look. "Since you're keeping watch over him, let me keep watch over you."Rosalie nodded and looked gratefully at him."Seb, thank you. How's the baby?""All's good with the baby. Should I bring him here so you can see him?""No need. The baby's still too young and his immunity is still weak. It's not good bringing him to the hospital.""Right," Sebastian said with a nod. "Why don't I bring you back to see the baby in the afternoon?""Well…" Rosalie hesitated as she turned to glance in the direction of the ward."Rose, I know you're very worried about Vincent," Sebastian said, "but that's yo
Theodore's arm was wrapped around Aurora's waist. They looked so intimate and lovey-dovey, like a couple madly in love.Rosalie was in a bit of a daze seeing them. What were Theodore and Aurora doing here together?Sebastian stood behind Rosalie and smiled upon seeing how intimate Theodore and Aurora were.It was precisely what he wanted—to let Rosalie see how sweet things were between her ex-husband and his current girlfriend. That would dash all of her hopes for him.Theodore knew how to give him what he wanted. Sebastian wondered whether the former didn't care about being a bastard, or if he was just a fool.Why in the world would he have a rendezvous with Aurora here?He clearly wanted Rosalie to see them.There was no way Theodore could win in this game. To think that a fool like him even dreamt of fighting with him over Rosalie! What a joke.Theodore saw Rosalie and Sebastian. Instead of letting go of Aurora, he wrapped his arm even tighter, as if to show how happy they w
One hour later, Rosalie was pacing back and forth outside the intensive care unit.'Dear heavens,' she prayed, 'please let Justin Lynch wake up soon. Don't let him die, I'm begging you. He shouldn't die!'You've taken his sister in the most cruel way possible. You can't take him away, too.'Those people who hurt his sister deserved what they got. If they continued living in this world and wreak havoc wherever they went, they'd only hurt innocent people. They deserved to die. Heavens, please open your eyes.'There are so many vicious and wicked people causing harm upon others, yet they continue to live on unharmed. Yet, there are so many good people who are being tormented all day.'Please don't torment Justin anymore, won't you? Let him live his life well from now on…'"Ms. Young," a voice suddenly called out to her.Rosalie turned around to see Aurora walking toward her. However, Theodore wasn't by her side.Rosalie furrowed her brows. Amidst her confusion, Aurora stood right
At night, Theodore came back looking disheveled and not in good shape.Rosalie immediately welcomed him home with Steve in her arms. "Theo, where were you?""I've been staying in a hotel these days.""Theo, Steve's your son and that's a fact no one can change.""Dada," Steve said as he stretched his arms toward Theodore, demanding a hug.Rosalie put Steve in Theodore's arms. "Carry him. He misses you and has been asking for you these few days."Theodore's heart melted as he carried Steve in his arms. He felt so fortunate to come home to his child and Rosalie and yearned for nothing more.However, the past continued haunting him, disturbing his peace and becoming a hurdle he could not cross."Did Sebastian give him his name?"Rosalie was stunned for a moment before admitting honestly, "Yes. I didn't know his true colors then. At that time, he was always by my side, helping me out."She added, "If you don't like this name, give the child another name. He doesn't need to be call
"But I'd like to take this chance to thank everyone for not believing her words. You have every right to dislike our food, and you can even tell me that my dishes are too salty, too oily, too spicy, or simply yucky. It's fine if you don't like it and I can accept constructive feedback. "But that woman was so foul-mouthed, slandering and verbally abusing me and my chef while inciting others to do the same. That's not something a normal person does. She's behaving like a mad dog barking indiscriminately.""Well said!"The customers applauded her. They could tell that she was a straightforward person who wouldn't offend others unless others offended her first. If anyone dared to offend her, she wouldn't let it rest.Rosalie didn't expect such excitement while having lunch, and was thoroughly entertained.As it turns out, most of the customers were reasonable, and only a minority were incited by the lady.The customers had originally thought that the boss was the one scolding the cu
Their raised voices were piercing to Rosalie's ears. The customer was nasty with her words, and the boss retaliated."Come, everyone! Come and see how terrible this boss is, bullying her customer!" the customer snarled scornfully, her disheveled hair blowing in the wind.Some people hadn't fully grasped the situation yet and turned around to look on curiously, thinking that the boss was truly guilty of bullying her customer."Before commenting on other people, you should take a good look at yourself and see how terrible you are! You come here every day, insulting and slandering others. Who else should I scold other than you? You're always coming here and calling my food disgusting trash. You even insulted the chef! Since you don't like it, why do you still come day after day? Are you asking for trouble? You're so foul-mouthed, do you really think you're some dainty fairy?" the boss refuted."Just look, everyone! The boss is bullying and scolding her customer again! She doesn't want
Rosalie felt rather distracted after leaving the hospital.For some reason, she felt very disappointed.She knew how to stop herself from feeling disappointed, but she didn't dare to do it. She didn't know how the future would unfold.Rosalie suddenly wanted to get some fresh air alone, so instead of driving, she walked along the roadside. Somehow, she ended up on another street, far away from where she parked her car. The street was very crowded and lively, packed with many restaurants.Feeling rather hungry, Rosalie walked into a buffet restaurant along the street.There was a sign hung up on the door, with the words, 'If this is your first time in this city and you face some difficulties with no money to your name, come in and order set number #0 for free.'This was an ordinary buffet restaurant, with dishes displayed that diners could help themselves to. There was a good variety of dishes which looked ordinary but delicious. The food looked and smelled so good, it whetted R
The topic of impending separation felt rather heavy and neither of them wanted to continue."Let me peel an apple for you." Rosalie picked an apple from the basket and peeled it with a knife.They remained silent, not saying a word for a long time."Rose, how is Theodore?""Some things happened recently and he wanted some time alone. He said he'll be back soon.""What happened?"Rosalie told Justin about it.Justin's brows furrowed. "Turns out that they are siblings. That's unfortunate for Theodore. Not only does he have a madman for a younger brother, but he also has an older brother who wants to kill him.""Yeah. We don't know what to do about it. After he returns, I want to have a good chat with him. Even if I can't help him with much, I can offer some words of consolation.""Do you still live with him now?" Justin asked.Rosalie nodded. "Yeah, I'm staying with him now and taking care of Steve with him. I feel like Steve has been quite happy recently, perhaps because both
"I used to be like that too," Justin said, "but with time, I realized that we live on this earth to enjoy every day, every minute and every second of the entire process. No one grows up in one minute, gets married in the second minute, and dies in the third. The endpoint might be important, but it only comes around from the accumulation of many little, ordinary things in life. Only when there are lows will we appreciate the highs. Only when we're sad will we appreciate happy times. It is only in the ordinary that we can see the extraordinary."I wondered if I should feel a complicated piece by myself, understanding the ups and downs of its story, or if I should listen to others. I eventually chose the former. Many things in life aren't black and white and you'll have to look at the whole picture to understand its complexity instead of just hearing a superficial summary."I subsequently began enjoying watching a movie, a drama series, or a novel without being affected by other people'
Rosalie hadn't seen Theodore for several days and didn't know where he had gone. The two of them had spoken on the phone, but he only told her that he was fine and that he needed a few days to handle some things.Theodore assured her that nothing was wrong and that he would be back soon, telling her not to worry.Rosalie felt that he probably needed some time to calm down, so she gave him space and decided not to bother him, waiting for his return to address things.She was currently staying at his place, taking his earlier suggestion to live together, which would make it easier for them to take care of Steve.As for Sebastian, he had already escaped as Yerick said.Rosalie had asked Christopher about this, but he said he didn't know anything.Christopher told her that in a few days, it would be Chandra's 70th birthday, and he wanted her to join the celebration.Rosalie naturally didn't want to go and directly refused. She still hadn't accepted her own identity.That morning, she went
Upon hearing Sydney finally speak those words, Theodore smiled. "You've been holding it in for so long, and now you've finally said it."Seeing Theodore's calm expression, Sydney immediately realized something."You've known all along. That wasn't easy, was it? You have a son outside, and all these years, you must have missed him terribly, right?""Theo, listen to me. When I gave birth to Sebastian, Geoffrey took him away. I thought the child was dead, but a year ago, Geoffrey told me that Sebastian was my son. I was unaware all these years." Sydney held Theodore's hand tightly.Theodore shook her hand off. "Mom, now that you know, do you feel guilty? Your biological son grew up without you, so you're doing everything to make it up to him, even trying to match him with Rose. Now I finally understand why you acted so out of character. It turns out he's your son."When Theodore said this, he smiled bitterly."You... How did you know?" Sydney asked, shocked."So you admit it now. You int
Theodore's anger burned like a raging fire. His brow furrowed and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead. His hands clenched into fists so hard that his knuckles cracked, as if he wanted to tear everything apart.Theodore felt like a pitiful fool.With a loud crash, he slammed the phone onto the ground, and the screen shattered.But the phone was of excellent quality. Even though it had hit the ground, Yerick's voice continued to echo. Theodore stepped forward and stomped on it a few times."Shut up! Shut up!"Finally, the phone was crushed into two pieces, and Yerick's voice ceased."Theo." Rosalie tried to stop him, but she couldn't quench the fury inside him. The evidence had been destroyed beneath his feet. "Theo, he said all those things to provoke you. Don't fall for it, or he'll have won.""Rose, everyone knew except me, right?"His face flushed red, his lips trembling as if he were about to unleash a torrent of rage. His entire body was taut."Theo, it's all in the past now."