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
Rosalie froze instantly. She didn't even want to show Aurora basic courtesy. With a cold expression, she said, "To avoid an argument between us, leave now."She didn't want to quarrel with Aurora. It was obvious Aurora had misunderstood her, and was full of arrogance and prejudice. There was nothing worth discussing with this woman."This is a public place. What's wrong with me standing here? Are you feeling guilty, Mrs. Carter?" Aurora deliberately emphasized the words, Mrs. Carter. "Even though you have a husband, you still can't stop clinging to your ex-husband. Pretending to go missing—you put on quite a good show!""Stop talking nonsense! Do you even know what happened? You're just making baseless accusations without knowing the full story. I can only say that you're shallow," Rosalie snapped."Shallow? Oh really?" Aurora laughed. "Mrs. Carter, I'm still better than you even if I'm shallow. I'm not the one clinging shamelessly to another woman's boyfriend. I'm already carrying hi
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