“I'm sorry for inconveniencing you. I won't say anything you can leave, I know how busy you are.” Rose said as she lay down on the bed.It had been a few minutes since they arrived home and Grandpa had warned them he'd watch them like a hawk. Ethan took off his jacket and hung it on the chair before walking to Rose pulling out her shoes and placing them down. He sat at the edge of the bed and began to rub her feet.Rose was shocked and couldn't believe that Ethan was touching her feet, she looked at him but didn't say anything. His eyebrows were drawn together and his long eyelashes were on display. Ethan was extremely good-looking with a perfect body and lips that liked to pout when he was upset about something. “Are you angry?”“No, I'm not angry. I just don't understand why you keep things from me. You could have told me you were still sick and I wouldn't have snapped at you.” His voice was stern but not cold.‘I tried but you couldn't let me!’ Rose thought but kept the thoughts
“What?” Rose's face paled as she wondered if he caught on.“Why were you vomiting just now?” Ethan asked. “Because I'm still not feeling well. Don't assume nonsense!” She said as she passed him and grabbed the plate, she wanted to walk out when Ethan stopped her,He grabbed her elbow and made her turn to face him,“Just tell me what you want to eat, and I'll have them bring it here. You should be resting” His voice was calm as if he hadn't just pierced her heart a few minutes ago.Rose didn't know what she wanted to eat and sure as hell didn't want to be near Ethan. Her pregnancy hormones were skyrocketing and she couldn't keep her calm self in front of him.“It's okay. I'd like to take a walk anyway. I'm tired of just sitting.” Rose said. Ethan watched her darkened mood and wondered if she was in so much pain, he nodded and said, “Fine, but I'll come down with you.”Rose didn't interject or agree, she just walked out and Ethan followed her. Alfred and Amanda were so shocked to see
“What are you doing here?” Rose's voice called from behind and Georgina flashed her one of her fake smiles. “Do I need a reason to see my children?” Rose snorted at that. She knew Georgina and Jane hated her. They just pretended to be good around her even though they'd slander her behind her back. Three years was a long time for someone to hide their true colors. “Well, I'm sorry. Ethan has gone for a meeting and I'm heading out.” “Oh really?” Georgina smiled mischief in her tone. “Where are you going? I heard you visit the hospital quite often these days.”Rose's gaze landed on the documents and sighed in relief when she noticed they were as she left them. She grabbed them before responding, “I have allergic reactions. It's nothing serious. I'm sorry but I need to go now.”“Oh right. No problem, I understand. You know Father gave me an earful this morning about how I should be a better mother.” She leaned closer and whispered, “He has eyes on me you know.”“I see,”Georgina grab
Ethan stepped forward, his face frowning, “What are you doing here?”'Is he so shocked to see me because he was hoping to have a private time with the love of his life?'Rose snorted, “I'm shopping obviously, it's a store, what would I be doing?”“Oh I see, well I-” “Ethan! Have you seen this type?” Zoe shouted as she came to where Rose was standing, a smirk crossed her lips when she met Rose's gaze, “Hello, Rose! I'm sorry, did I inconvenience you by asking for Ethan's help?” But Rose was way beyond Zoe's manipulation and had no energy left to pretend. “I'm having a conversation with my husband, I'd appreciate it if you excuse us!” Zoe's mouth hung open and her heart boiled. She fumed in her chest and wanted to wipe out Rose. But she quickly recovered and gave a fake smile, “Of course!” Once she had stepped back, Rose glared at Ethan, “You delayed approving the payments for my exhibition materials because you went shopping with your precious Zoe?”“Shit!” Ethan's brows met as he
“Ethan, I’m going to be late!” Rose tried to move away but he kept her locked in place. “Then, you’d better change faster!” He commented as he moved back and created some space between them. Holding her wrist securely in his hand, he pulled Rose along with him back to the bedroom. Instead of the shorts and jacket, Rose wore, he pulled out a white smart shirt and a pink pencil skirt that had a golden chain falling in the front. He held it up, pride in his eyes, “You’ll look beautiful in this!”Rose raised her eyebrow but she didn’t want to argue with him especially because she was already late for her planned meeting. “I hope you’re sure about this.”“Don’t you trust me?” Ethan teased but Rose didn’t answer as she took the outfit and changed. A few minutes later, she had changed and emerged back into the room. Ethan was on a phone call when he turned and saw how beautiful Rose looked.He was speechless for a second, “Hello? Sir,?” Tom called out.“Let me call you back.” Ethan said
“Just let me die!” Zoe screamed as she pushed away from Ethan who was holding onto her. “Stop talking nonsense!” Ethan scolded but it only made her cry even louder, “My heart beats for you Ethan, if you leave me what will my reason to live be?” She sobbed into his shirt. “I won't leave you.” Ethan's voice was soft as he responded, sending a million bullets straight to Rose's heart. Rose stood, frozen to the spot Her eyes were blurring as she tried to hold her tears Her heart clenched painfully as the scene replayed in her head over and over again. Back in the room, Zoe cried even louder, “I used to be your world, Ethan. The reason your heart was beating. But it seems I've been holding onto this love on my own!” Her eyes were now red and her face was swollen from crying. Zoe felt like she had lost her grip and the effect she had on Ethan. He never prioritized her the way he used to and it made her heart boil. “Isn't my kindness towards you enough?” “ I don't want your kindnes
“Oh my sweet sweet girl, I missed you so much!” Aunt Marie hugged Rose tightly. Because of the distance and how demanding it was being Ethan’s wife and running a start-up, Rose rarely had time to go on a day’s trip late alone go on a vacation. “I missed you too, so much!” Rose fought the urge to cry, she didn’t want to worry her Aunt.After losing her parents at such a young age, Rose was always reserved and rarely showed it when she didn’t like something. She had been mistreated by her father’s sister before Aunt Marie took her in. She was fifteen when she was taken and had already built a wall around herself to protect her heart.The wall that only Ethan had access to without even trying.She peeled away as they walked arm-in-arm. They got in a taxi and it took them home. “How is everything going? You look well.” Marie said as they sat in the kitchen.Marie’s house wasn’t as grand as Ethan's and was small. It had a small kitchen, a small dining, and only two bedrooms.But Rose lo
“Oh, I see you've already met Ethan!” Marie Chirped happily when Rose stepped out with Ethan following her closely. A few hours had passed and Rose had finally said goodbye. Ethan stayed by her side the entire time. “Yes, I did,” Rose responded but what Marie said next stopped her in her tracks. “ I used to worry about you since the marriage was rushed. But seeing Ethan take care of you puts my heart at peace! I mean look at how he cleaned your parent's grave!” Rose's eyes widened as she turned to look at him, “You cleaned the grave for me?” Ethan gave her a sad smile, “I'm sorry I didn't do it sooner.”Rose was shocked. what happened to being Zoe's lifeline and putting her needs first before anyone else? If her memory saved her right, she left him at the hospital so she wondered what time he drove here and how did he know about the graveyard.“How did you know where I was?”“When I got home you were not there and Natalie had not seen you either. So I assumed you were visiting y