Chapter 1647


    Rosalind had always lived a sheltered and privileged life, never really facing hardship. If she ever crossed paths with misfortune or ill-intentioned people, she might not make it through unscathed.


    Thssa, on the other hand, was cut from a different cloth. Growing up under tough circumstances, she had tasted all vors of life-the good, the bad, the bitter, and the sweet. She had been through the wringer ande out the other side stronger for it.


    Even if the unthinkable happened, Thssa would weather the storm without much difficulty. Rosalind, in contrast, might crumble under the weight of real adversity.


    That''s why Joshua, their father, chose to worry more about his delicate youngest daughter. He decided to entrust Rosalind to Lysander, believing that only in his care could he find peace of mind.


    Even contemting his untimely demise, Joshua felt reassured knowing Rosalind would be looked after.


    Though he carried a sense of guilt when it came to Thssa, his bond with Rosalind, who had grown up by his side, held a deeper connection. Guilt, it seemed, could never outweigh favoritism.


    "Dad, you''re overthinking things. The doctors said that with proper rest, you''ll recover just fine," Rosalind reassured Joshua.


    Upon waking, Joshua felt an urgency to settle his affairs, as if preparing for the worst. This made Rosalind anxious.


    Joshua sighed, a mix of resignation and fatigue in his voice, "I used to think I was still young. This ordeal made me realize I''m not as invincible as I thought. Life is unpredictable. While I''m still here, I want to sort everything out, so I''ll have no regrets, even if something happens."


    "Dad, stop talking like that. You''re going to be fine. You have to live to be a hundred," Rosalind said, her voice tinged with fear at the thought of losing her father.


    "Joshua, don''t be so pessimistic.


    Even someone like me, who was in aa for three years, can wake up and seize life''s possibilities. You''ll get better," Lysander chimed in, trying to lift Joshua''s spirits. Content


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    Lysander had lost his parents at a young age, and aside from the warmth and love of his grandparents, Joshua had been a mentor and a guardian, offering him care and guidance.


    To Lysander, Joshua was more than a business partner; he was like a parent.


    Joshua nodded, "Lysander, your promise to marry Rosalind has taken a huge weight off my shoulders. I feel like a burden has been lifted, and even the doctors say that''s good for my recovery."


    Rosalind''s lips curled into a smile at her father''s words, her heart swelling with happiness.


    Just a while ago, she was jealous of Thssa, upset over Lysander''s coldness towards her. But after confiding in her father, who then spoke to Lysander about their engagement, Lysander agreed.


    The joy and happiness were overwhelming, almost catching Rosalind off guard, but she weed the doubling of her happiness.


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    David''s advice to give up on her desire to marry Lysander. She persevered, and now, Lysander had agreed to their marriage. She eagerly anticipated the day she would be Lysander''s wife.


    Feeling Rosalind''s excited grip, Lysander subtly withdrew his hand from beneath Joshua''s. His


    profound gaze met Joshua''s,


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    reassuringly saying, "The doctors are right So, Joshua, no more stressing. Just take it easy." Content belongs


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    Joshua managed a weak smile, "Has Thssa not heard I''ve been hospitalized? She hasn''t visited me. Rosalind, could you find Thssa tomorrow and bring her here? It''s been too long since I''ve seen her."


    At the mention of Thssa''s name, Rosalind''s smile vanished, reced by a sour twinge of jealousy.