“A yes is not enough, I want a promise.” Anderson insisted as he held Rose’s gaze.“I promise Grandpa, I won’t divorce him.” She laughed.“Wonderful!” Anderson said as he sat up and stood. “I can’t miss my favorite drama!”“Grandpa? Were you not struggling to breathe a few minutes ago?” Rose asked as she began to doubt if he was really sick or if it was a trick to get him and Ethan to visit.“I’m now feeling better. Come, you’ll love it too! Today’s episode is going to be so good!” Anderson chuckled and Rose shook her head in disbelief as she walked along beside him.A few days later….Rose had been buried in her work especially since her jewelry exhibition date was getting closer. She had spent late nights working on her new designs and making sure the stones selected were the perfect fit. The upcoming exhibition was going to be her turning point so she wanted it all to be perfect.Feeling tired, Rose laid back in her chair at the office and read through the latest trends to keep her
The ride back home was uncomfortable and awkward. Rose wanted the ground to swallow her whole so she could escape Ethan's new side. She was still shocked that he acted that possessively towards her and a thought crossed her mind, ‘Was he jealous?’ But how could a man who didn't love her get jealous of Mason or was it just his Ego that had been bruised? Ethan felt like something was stuffed in his chest when he saw Mason getting close to Rose. He didn't know why but he hated it and knew he would blow up if he didn't leave with her. As he drove, he was still in a bad mood especially since Rose didn't even introduce him as her husband to Mason. He felt like she was hiding the fact that she was married.“Where is your ring?” Ethan glanced at Rose before turning his eyes back on the road.“I don't wear it in public. You told me I should only wear it during family meetings for the sake of grandpa or have you forgotten?” Rose replied in a sassy tone making Ethan's jaw clench.What was go
Ethan was angry. He left without saying another word to Rose and drove off. His heart clenched and his Jaw ticked at Rose's response.What plans? Were they plans with Mason?How could she reject his date invitation like that? She used light up and jump at every little affection he showed her. But now all she ever did was look at him coldly. Like she didn't want him in her life and that bothered him. Ethan didn't know what to call what he was feeling but he didn't like it. Gripping the steering wheel so tightly, he speeded through the traffic. “Why am I even angry?” He mumbled under his breath not understanding what was making him so bothered.His phone vibrated making him clench his Jaw as he swiped right to pick up. "What!""I'm sorry to bother you Sir, but your grandfather is requesting for you and Madam.""She's busy tell him I'll come alone. I'm almost there anyway!" He responded and cut the line.The last thing he wanted was to turn around to pick Rose only for her to look at
“The exhibition for my sister-in-law of course!” Jane said with excitement.Ever since they were young, Ethan and Mason had always competed and never met eye to eye. So Jane, knew it would be a miracle for him not to care about the sitting arrangement because of how the media would take it. After all, the marriage was still a secret to the public. But if it was revealed later, it would be a big hit on Ethan and his grandfather wouldn't let him off the hook! It was a perfect plan to turn Rose against Ethan and Jane felt Victorious already!She was trying to read Ethan's expression and see if her plan was working but she got nothing. Ethan was hard to read because his face looked grumpy all the time. 'So she got him the seat meant for me? She even went to dinner with him? What kind of audacity is this?!’ Ethan's jaw clenched and his hand balled into a fist. He didn’t expect that Rose would give away the seat he rejected so quickly. He was actually waiting for her to beg him to attend.
“The food here is great, I loved it when I tried it. I hope you'll love it too!” Mason said as he opened the restaurant door. Rose was absent-minded and felt down after the exchange with Ethan. She wanted to cancel the lunch appointment but decided not to let him dictate her emotions. Especially since she was pregnant and stress was the last thing she wanted. She wondered why he kept her constantly on her toes and made her feel like she was on a rollercoaster of emotions.“Rose?” Mason's voice was full of concern. Rose snapped back to reality and looked at Mason apologetically, “I'm such bad company. I'm sorry Mason, I'm just worried about the exhibition!” She lied to cover up. Mason looked at her for a few seconds. He knew she was lying but didn't want to make her uncomfortable, so he played along. All he wanted was for Rose to forget about the jerk who was constantly hurting her and be happy for a change. “I'm sure you'll do great. I'll be there to offer my best support! You've
“How dare you lay your hands on her?” Ethan growled so dangerously their eyes widened even more. They all begin to wonder why a powerful man like Ethan would defend Rose. They dropped their necks in shame as they avoided his gaze. The whole city knew how powerful the Sinclair family was and once you got on their wrong side, you'd never know peace and no one would hire you. Thinking he was angry because they made noise they quickly explained, “Mr.Sinclair! We didn't know you were also present. We didn't want to fight her, but she started it! We are very sorry for making noise and disturbing your lunch!”Zoe, who was watching the scene unfold smirked in her heart as she added,“Rose, how could you be involved in such things? Have you forgotten that you need to stay away from trouble?”Zoe was implying that as Ethan's wife, she shouldn't argue with people in public but because it was still a secret that she was Ethan's wife, she could only speak through codes while still maintaining he
“Nothing you do will make me happy!” Rose tried to pull away from him. But he kept his hold on her.She continued to cry as the pain she had kept in came crashing down. Her heart was in pain and it didn't seem to be getting better. “What have I done for you to treat me this way? You're a terrible person Ethan!” Tears continued to stream down her face.Afraid of attracting attention, Ethan began negotiating like he would to a child, “Why don't we get inside the car and talk about it?”Rose looked at him, her sobbing had reduced but her eyes were still red and her face was puffy, “Are you just trying to fool me?”“No, I'm not. I mean it.” He said in a surprisingly soft voice. Rose was taken aback because this was Ethan's first time paying attention to her needs. She couldn't believe he was so patient and caring, making her wonder if he was cold to her on purpose. Without dwelling too much on it, she stood with his help. Ethan opened his car door for Rose and her eyes landed on the flo
Rose woke up the next day feeling like she had been hit by a truck. The medication she took was so strong that she was still feeling slightly dizzy. The previous night's events hit her and her face heated from blushing. It was the first time that Ethan had taken care of her and she wondered what made him change.Sitting up slightly, she felt bile rise to her throat and rushed to the bathroom. She vomited and it felt like she was trying to push out her intestines through her throat and all the energy she had left was drained from her. She felt dizzy like the wall around her was spinning.Grabbing onto the wall, she slowly walked to the bed and sat in it when there was a soft knock on the door,“Come in,” Rose said but her voice came out weak. Amanda walked in and almost dropped the tray she was holding at the sight of how pale Rose was, “Mrs. Sinclair, you look very sick. We need to take you to the hospital!” “No, I'm fine. I just need to rest.” Rose remembered her doctor telling