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Theodore frowned, a trace of anger shing in his eyes.
Rosalie stared nkly at the crystal bracelet on the ground<b>, </b>as if it represented the irreparable rift between her and Theodore. She silently bent down, picked up the broken pieces<b>, </b>and threw them into a nearby trash can before walking away.
Consumed by an inexplicable anger, Theodore strode forward and grabbed Rosalie’s wrist forcefully. “What is the meaning of this?!<b>” </b>
From Theodore’s perspective<b>, </b>Rosalie had deliberately broken the crystal bracelet.
Rosalie winced from his strong grip, frowning as she struggled to free her hand. “I don’t understand what you mean.”
She knew he was asking about the crystal bracelet, but why was he so angry? It was just a gift he had casually bought for her based on Cynthia’s suggestion.
With a cold expression on his face, Theodore was about to speak when Wesley intervened.
“Do you want to make a spectacle? Should I grab a megaphone and call all the employees here?”
As Wesley spoke, Theodore noticed some employees ncing over<b>, </b>but they quickly averted their gazes, only casting curious nces before hurriedly leaving. Such a scene would undoubtedly attract
criticism.
Theodore took a deep breath, suppressing his anger as he turned to
Rosalie. “Let’s discuss this at home.
“That’s right, you should go home. Tonight, we’re having dinner with
<b>your </b><b>grandmother </b><b>at </b>the manor. Remember <b>to </be. Wesley’s sharp gazended <b>on </b>Cynthia as he added. “Don’t bring outsiders unless <b>you </b><b>want </b>to upset your grandmother.”
The emphasis on ‘outsiders‘ was heavy. Cynthia’s expression turned sour, but she couldn’tsh out and could only swallow her anger.
After Wesley left, Rosalie followed suit without even ncing at Theodore, who stared at his wife’s slender figure walking away. feeling like his heart had been hollowed out
Suddenly, Cynthia eximed loudly and began to lean to the side. Theodore quickly rushed forward to catch her
“Theo, are you really going to your grandmother’s ce for dinner
Tonigh
Theodore modded. “Yes, it’s been a l?ng time since I’ve had dinner with Grandima. I have to ge
Cynthia looked sad when she heard his answer. “But I’ve already
bought the ingredients for the dish wanted to make for you. They can only stay fresh for one night. If you don’te to my ce, Ni
have to throw them away
“You’re not well, so you shouldn’t cook.”
“But I want to “Cynthia held Theodore’s hand “How about youe to my ce earlier today, have dinner with me, and then go home afterward? It’s okay if you eat less at my ce
She would definitely find a way to keep him there once he arrived.
Theodore withdrew his hand. “You’re having trouble even standing, so how can you cook for me? Besides, I can dine with you whenever I want, but Grandma’s health isn’t good and I haven’t spent time with her in a long time You know how important this is, yet you’re still
trying to stop me
Cynthia stiffened. “Theo, I’m not trying to stop you. I just love you too much, and my health isn’t good either. I don’t know how long I’ll live, so I panicked momentarily. I’m sorry. You should go home. You’re right. It’s been a long time since you’ve spent time with your grandmother.”
She lowered her head, tears streaming down her face.
“Alright.” Theodore understood her impulse, given her poor health. Let me take you home first.”
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Rosalle didn’t have much to do, so she went to Spencer Manor early <b>to </b>apany Reba and chat with her. Because she arrived early, her inws hadn’t arrived yet, and neither had Theodore.
Rosalie chatted andughed with Reba in the hall. Even though she felt troubled inside, she kept the older womanughing.
“Oh, child. You’re the only one who makes me happy. You’re as talkative as ever, and you’re bing increasingly cunning, like a fox,
Reba said as she patted her daughter–inw’s hand affectionately.
Rosalie teased, “How could you say that, Grandma? Why did you call me a cunning fox? Hmph! I’m not talking to you anymore.”
“You’re a little fox indeed, haha!”
Suddenly<i>, </i>Reba remembered something. “By the way, didn’t you graduate? I’ll arrange a job for you at thepanyter. Tell me what kind of job you want.”
“No need, Grandma. I’ll find a job myself. I don’t want to rely on family. I want to rely on my own efforts.”
“Rose, I admire your independence. But since you have connections you can rely on, don’t waste them. The world isplicated, and I don’t want you to suffer unnecessarily.”
Reba was very indulgent with Rosalie, but not with Theodore. The old woman was strict with her grandson, making him work hard and setting many tough challenges for him.
“Grandma, I should suffer a bit and experience setbacks, so that I can appreciate what I achieve through my efforts.<b>” </b>
<b>“</b>But…
Reba wanted to say something else, but Rosalie interrupted her, Grandma, you forget that when I was interning while in university, I found a job myself. But that job onlysted for less than two months before you ruined it.”
“Well, that was…” Reba felt embarrassed. “I didn’t ruin your job on purpose. It was thepany’s fault Those people were bullying you, I was just standing up for you.”
“Grandma, there will always be such people in a workce. I can handle it. You’re too protective of me.”
Back then, Rosalie was being scolded by her boss, who threw files at her. Coincidentally, Reba had dropped by to see her daughter–in-w and witnessed the incident. Additionally, she overheard other staff gossiping about Rosalie, which made the olddy furious.
When people at thepany realized who Reba was, they were repeatedly apologizing to Rosalie in no time.
Because of that incident, Rosalie felt embarrassed to continue working there and had resigned. However, she still had toplete her internship. So, she had no choice but to intern at apany under SK Enterprise.
However, Reba was always concerned about Rosalie. She didn’t allow anyone to bully her granddaughter–inw, so everyone in thepany treated her like royalty.
“Okay, I know I was wrong.”
In fact, Reba understood the reasoning behind it, but she just wanted to protect Rosalie. She couldn’t help but favor her granddaughter–inw, even though she knew it wasn’t entirely fair.
After a while, Reba nced at the time
“Why hasn’t Theoe
yet? This is really unreasonable.”
<b>“</b>Grandma, Theo is busy with work. It’s normal for him to bete<b>.</b>”
“Even if he’s busy, can’t hee an hour or two earlier? Moreover, why does he always have to do everything himself? Why can’t he delegate tasks to his subordinates? A good leader should be able to delegate.”
Reba was strict with Theodore, always finding fault with whatever he did. If he wasn’t busy, Reba would likely say he was irresponsible. Theodore had a heavy burden of responsibility, so he needed constant prodding to improve and couldn’t afford to ck off. “Rose, why don’t you call Theo and ask when he’sing?”
“Me? Call him?” Rosalie chuckled awkwardly. “Grandma, why don’t you call him? He’ll definitelye right away if you do.”
Considering the current situation between Rosalie and Theodore, how could she talk to him?
“What’s wrong? You’re husband and wife. Isn’t it normal for you to call him?” Reba’s eyes shed with suspicion. “Did you two have a fight?”
Rosalie quickly took out her phone. “No, Grandma. I’ll call him right away.”
Afraid that Reba would sense something was wrong, Rosalie reluctantly dialed Theodore’s number.
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After a short while, the call connected.
“Hello.
With Reba nearby, Rosalie couldn’t afford to sound too distant when talking to Theodore.
So, she had to warmly say, “Honey, it’s me.”
Hearing Rosalie’s tone, Theodore frowned, feeling a bit puzzled. What’s up?”
“When are youing to Grandma’s ce?”
Theodore nced at his watch. “<b>I’ll </beter.”
“Can youe earlier?”
“Why the rush? It’s still early.”
“I just want you toe earlier and spend more time with Grandma.
“Is that Grandma’s request?”
Rosalie responded with a hum.
“In that case, you can tell her I’lleter.”
“But…”
“Have you forgotten what you said earlier? You’ve been patient with me for a long time. It’ll be morefortable for you if <b>I </beter, so you won’t have trouble eating.”
After saying that, Theodore abruptly hung up, as though sulking and holding her to her words.
Rosalie had only said those things because she had no other choice,
afraid <b>Theodore </b>would <b>find </b><b>out </b>she was pregnant. She hadn’t <b>expected </b><b>him </b><b>to </b><b>use </b>it against her.
<b>“</b>What did he say<b>?</b><b>” </b>Reba asked curiously.
Rosalie forced a smile. “He said he’ll try toe as soon as possible.”
“That child…” Reba sighed.
Seeing that Reba looked tired, Rosalie said, “Grandma, let me help you back to your room so you can rest for a while.”
“Okay.”
They would all need some energy for dinnerter, so it was wise to
rest beforehand.
After escorting Reba back to her room and tucking her in, Rosalie left. At the door, she immediately took out her phone and sent a text
message.
[I hope that our issues won’t affect Grandma. She really wants to see. you, so please don’t let your feelings towards me affect her. I have already assured her that you–wille as soon as possible. Whatever you feel about me, it’s up to you to handle.]
Theodore didn’t reply to her message. However, he arrived at the manor less than an hourter to find Rosalie busy knitting a scarf.
Reba liked to knit when she was bored, and she would often teach
Rosalie. So, she would sometimes continue knitting the old woman’s projects on her behalf.
Rosalie was knitting so intently that she didn’t notice Theodore’s arrival until the tall man sat down next to her, startling <b>her</b>. One of the knitting needles pierced her finger, and though it had a rounded tip and normally wouldn’t cause much pain even if one was pricked, Rosalie had been startled so badly that she had jabbed her finger a little too forcefully.
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She eximed in pain and clutched her hand as the ball of yarn and needles fell off herp to the floor. Theodore frowned, bending down. to pick up the items from the floor and ce them on the nearby coffee table.
He grabbed his wife’s hand. “Why are you so careless?”
The gap under Rosalie’s nail bed had turned red. Although there was no bleeding, it was evident that it hurt. After all, the nerves in the fingers were closely connected to the heart.
“You appeared without a word<b>, </b>startling me, and now you me me?” Rosalie pulled her hand back forcefully.
Hearing the woman’s cold tone, Theodore narrowed his eyes, obviously displeased. “Are you implying it’s all my fault?”
“I didn’t say that,” Rosalie replied, not wanting to argue with him.
This kind of situation never led to a good oue.
But Theodore seemed determined to rify the matter.
“Before we got married, you said you saw me as a brother and had no feelings for me. Even when I mentioned divorce, you said the same. And before I took you to the hospital, you said you had been patient with me for long enough. Now, I’ve given you freedom, and yet you feel wronged?”
“Yes, whatever. I feel wronged. Whatever the mighty CEO of SK Enterprise does is always right,” Rosalie said sarcastically as she picked up the yarn, intending to continue knitting.
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With Theodore here, Rosalie needed to divert her attention even more.
Theodore snatched the things from her hand and tossed them aside. Stop being so sarcastic.”
“I’m just speaking the truth. Bute to think of it, didn’t you also get relief? You sneakily sent Cynthia abroad, then spent two months on a business trip just to be with her. You must have had enough of our marriage. It’s been a year of grievances for you.”
Just the thought of such things sent shivers down Rosalie’s spine. Even before marriage, she had known this man’s heart belonged to Cynthia. His kindness to her over the past year was merely out of obligation.
However, she had always believed that, at least throughout their marriage, he had been faithful. But she never expected him to have done something like this.
Theodore furrowed his brows tightly, his face darkening. “Who told
you?”
“Who told me?” Rosalie turned her head, innocently saying, “It
definitely wasn’t poor Cindy who told me. She’s so innocent, kind, and fragile. How could she tell me something like that to provoke me? Of course, I must have dreamt it.”
“Rosalie, don’t speak to me in that tone.”
Theodore was very ufortable with his wife’s attitude now. had changed.
She
“Then, how do you want me to speak to you? No matter what I say, you’ll think I’m ndering your darling. She’s a noble, innocentdy.
How could <b>she </b>tolerate being tarnished by <b>me</b>, even slightly? You’ve really <b>suffered </b>this past year, Juggling two women. I’m sure you’re <b>exhausted</b><b>, </b>right<b>?</b><b>” </b>
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Theodore’s eyes burned fiercely as his anger erupted like a volcano. <b>He </b>grabbed Rosalie’s shoulders, forcefully pinning her to the couch.
“What do you mean? Exin yourself clearly!”
“I’ve made myself clear enough! Let go of me!”
“Rosalie, it seems I’ve indulged you too much this past year. Your really don’t know your ce!”
Theodore’s expression was hideous, he looked like an irritated lion.
“Let go!” Rosalie’s shoulders were sore from his grip. “Ugh…”
Suddenly, Theodore lowered his head and fiercely kissed his wife’s ips as if punishing her, yet also releasing his pent–up frustration! How could she misunderstand him like this?!
Rosalie pushed against his shoulders, trying desperately to push him way. However, the man’s body was as firm as a rock and weighed leavily on her, pinning her down like a mountain. She was unable to nove him an inch, allowing him to ravage her like a wild beast.
heodorepletely disregarded the situation, showing no intention f letting her go. He gradually became excessive, his hands. wandering all over her body.
osalie was on the verge of passing out. This was Reba’s living pom. Even though Reba was resting and the servants were not round, someone coulde in anytime!
o make him stop, Rosalie, mustering her courage, opened her mouth nd bit down hard. A sharp pain shot through Theodore, causing him ? release her.
“Are you a dog? You bit me!”
“I wouldn’t have done it if you hadn’t started it first!” Rosalie retorted defiantly.
Theodore raised his hand and wiped the blood from his lips. She had bitten him…!
“Oh dear, young people nowadays are so impulsive and oblivious to their surroundings,” Reba’s voice suddenly rang out.
The couple on the couch were startled and sat up straight. They discovered three more people in the living room: Reba, as well as Theodore’s parents.
Reba was heading towards the stairs, while Theodore’s parents stood outside the living room door. The three almost surrounded the two of them. They had witnessed the entire scene without missing a single detail.
Rosalie’s face instantly turned as red as an apple. She lowered her head,pletely unable to face anyone. She pinched Theodore’s arm hard. It was all his fault. This was utterly embarrassing!
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A sharp pain shot through Theodore’s arm, but he remainedposed and nonchnt.
“Mom, Dad, you’re here.”
Wesley tugged at his tie and awkwardly cleared his throat. “If you
have something to discuss, you should move to your room for privacy. Aren’t you afraid of being seen andughed at for doing that here? Were you two in that much of a hurry?”
Reba walked over with her cane, smiling warmly. “I don’t think you’re in that much of a hurry. Otherwise, why is Rose’s belly still t? Theo, it seems like you need to be even more anxious.”
Theodore furrowed his brow, a hint of embarrassment shing in his eyes. “Grandma, it’s not what you think.”
“You pinned your wife down on the couch and kissed her
passionately. How else should we interpret that?”
Reba didn’t beat around the bush. After all, they were all adults who were experienced in these matters. There was no need to pretend otherwise.
Theodore was at a loss for words. If no one hade in, he couldn’t guarantee what might have happened next.
Rosalie seemed frightened. She quickly got up from the couch and ran to Reba’s side, holding onto her arm.
“Grandma, please stop.”
Seeing her granddaughter–inw blush, Reba smiled kindly yet mischievously. “What’s there to be embarrassed about? Shouldn’t your belly be showing by now?”
Reba gently patted her t abdomen. “Theo, how about we give <b>you </b><b>some </b>space in the living room now? We’ll leave first. You <b>work </b><b>hard </b>and make sure Rose has a baby.”
Rosalie’s eyes widened as she shook Reba’s arm. “Grandma, please stop!”
Where was her sense of shame?! Such vulgar words! It was so embarrassing!
Rosalie felt like she couldn’t show her face. She hid behind the olddy, keeping her head down.
Theodore’s expression stiffened for a moment, but it quickly
disappeared. To change the subject, he turned and approached his mother. It seemed like it had been a long time since he had seen her. Theodore’s eyes sparkled with surprise, revealing a childlike expression for the first time.
“Mom.”
Sydney Harper nodded slightly in a graceful and refined manner. Her face didn’t have much expression, but it wasn’t cold either. Holding a handbag and wearing high heels, she was wearing a white suit that looked elegant and professional. Her long ck curls were neatly tied in a low ponytail.
At first sight, she was an unforgettable beauty. Even standing before Theodore, it was hard to guess she was his mother. Having taken good care of herself, she looked like she was not yet forty.
Wesley stood to the side, keeping his distance from Sydney. The atmosphere between the husband and wife seemed somewhat awkward, as if they were strangers.
The scene suddenly became tense, which Theodore had intended to divert attention from. But instead, <b>it </b>had only made things more
ufortable between his parents,
Rosalie looked on in puzzlement <b>at </b>the scene before her. She knew that her inws lived separately, but beyond that, she wasn’t aware of the details. Her family members hadn’t said much to her about it, and naturally, she didn’t pry.
“Grandma, dinner is almost ready, and everyone is here. Shall we head to the dining room?” Rosalie’s timely voice broke the silence.
Sydney approached Reba and politely said, “Mom, it’s been a while. I’ve been so busytely that I haven’t been able to visit you. How have you been?”
“I’ve been fine.” Reba smiled. “Everything’s been good.”
Reba then turned to her son. “Wesley, what’s wrong with you?
Your wife hase all this way, and you’re wearing such a gloomy expression.”
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“Mom, this is just my usual expression. I’m like this with everyone,” said Wesley, indirectly exining that he wasn’t intentionally
targeting Sydney.
Actually, he was quite happy to see his wife. It was just that he wasn’t good <b>at </b>expressing it, and Sydney didn’t mind either.
“She’s your wife. Why would you treat her the same as anyone else?” Reba raised her finger at her son. “You…”
Sydney took the older woman’s arm. “It’s alright, Mom. Let’s go eat. It’s rare for everyone to gather together. Let’s not talk about unhappy things today.”
Sydney’s implications were apparent to Wesley, who frowned but didn’t say anything.
Theodore chimed in, “Yeah, let’s enjoy a meal since we’re all together.
It’s rare.”
“Hah… you make it sound like such a good thing,” said Wesley,
ncing coldly at his son. His gaze was as sharp as a knife, as if implying something.
Reba furrowed her brows. “Wesley, what’s wrong with you now? What did Theo do to offend you?”
Wesley smiled. “Mom, it’s nothing. You guys, go ahead to the dining room. I need to talk to Theo about something work–rted.”
“Alright, go ahead.”
The olddy walked into the dining room, supported by her daughter–in w and granddaughter–inw.
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After thedies left, Wesley <b>gave </b>Theodore a cold look. “How do you n <b>to </b><b>resolve </b>the situation with Cynthia?”
<b>“</b><b>Dad</b><b>, </b><b>you </b>don’t need to worry about this matter.<b>” </b>
“Worry?” Wesley snorted. “If your grandmother finds out what you’ve done, she’ll be furious. You’re actually getting a divorce because of a mistress.”
Theodore frowned. “Did Rose tell you we’re getting a divorce?”
“It’s written all over your face!” Wesley lowered his voice, trying not to be heard by others as he continued, “I advise you to buck up and stop messing around with Cynthia. What’s so good about her that you have to screw things up with your wife?”
“Before you start lecturing me, you better fix your rtionship with Mom first, Dad. Your marriage is a mess. You should know better than me why Mom is distant from you!” Theodore retorted without
hesitation.
“You…” Wesley clenched his fist, “Are you getting cocky now? Just wait and see. I want to see how far you and that mistress of yours can go. Don’t regret itter.”
“She’s not a mistress.” Theodore’s expression was serious, as
unyielding as a mountain. “Even if I regret itter, I’ll bear the consequences myself.”
“Fine, you said it yourself. You just wait and see.”
Wesley turned and left, feeling that Theodore would regret <b>it </b>one day. Although he couldn’t prove it, this feeling seemed familiar.
History was like a cycle. For those who learned nothing from their mistakes, they would just keep repeating them.
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<b>Rosalle </b><b>often </b>apanied Reba, but it was rare for the whole family to get together like this for a meal.
Today, Reba was particrly in high spirits. She sat at the head of the table, deliberately asking the butler to pour her some red wine.
Sydney tried to dissuade her; “Mom, you shouldn’t drink. Have some juice instead.”
“It’s fine.” Reba shrugged it off. “I’m so old already. Whether I drink or not doesn’t make much of a difference. I don’t want to restrict myself anymore.”
Even if she restricted herself, what difference would it make? She wouldn’t live much longer anyway. It was better to do what she wanted while she was still alive.
Sydney frowned slightly. She was about to say something when Theodore and Wesley walked in.
Reba saw the two men enter and quickly said, “Theo,e sit over here.” She pointed to the empty seat next to Rosalie.
In this situation, Theodore naturally couldn’t be too distant from Rosalie, or Reba would notice something. He could only sit next to his wife and huddle closer to her.
“Take a seat here, Wesley,” said the olddy, gesturing to the seat
next to Sydney.
Wesley nced at Sydney, hesitating a bit. But the butler had already pulled out the chair for him, so he sat down.
Sydney gave him a cold nce. Suddenly, she got up and pulled her chair a bit further away, creating quite a distance between them. She clearly didn’t want to be too close to him, her actions unmistakable and indifferent to any sense of propriety.
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Anyway, the Spencer family was well aware of the situation between the couple, so there was no need to worry about upsetting anyone. Sydney didn’t want to make things difficult for herself either.
Wesley awkwardly pursed his lips and remained silent, not showing any discontent, as if he had already gotten used to it.
Reba’s smile froze, but she simply sighed withoutmenting on it, instead turning to the butler and asking him to serve the dishes. The butler nodded in response, and the servants began to bring out
dish after dish.
The atmosphere at the dinner table was subtly awkward, and it wasn’t just between Theodore and Rosalie. There was also a strange tension between Wesley and Sydney. Everyone else noticed it, but Rosalie, unfortunately, was oblivious to everything.
It was quiet, unlike a lively family gathering, as if everyone had their own thoughts.
Reba turned to her beloved granddaughter–inw, the only one in the Spencer family who seemed rtively normal.
“Rose, does the food suit your taste?”
Rosalie nodded and smiled brightly. “Grandma, it’s delicious.”
The dishes weren’t too greasy, instead they were light and more. suitable for Rosalie’s current preferences. If they had been a bit oily, she might have felt nauseous.
“Eat more. Look at you, you’re so thin. You should take care of your health and have a baby soon,” Reba advised.
Rosalie, who happened to be taking a sip of soup, identally
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<b>choked </b>when she heard the olddy’s words. She coughed
<b>continuously </b>and wasn’t able to stop for a while. Looking worried, Theodore quickly wiped her mouth with a napkin. He also raised his hand to gently pat her on the back, seeming as if he did it almost instinctively.
Reba smiled knowingly. “Theo will be a good dad. Rose, you can rest assured and let Theo take care of the children in the future.”
Rosalie smiled stiffly. “Grandma, I…
She didn’t know what to say.
She was already pregnant, but she couldn’t tell anyone. She and Theodore were getting a divorce, so bringing up such a matter now would only make things moreplicated. But not saying anything made her feel guilty towards Reba.
Theodore put down his napkin and said, “Grandma, we’re still young. There’s no rush.”
“You’re young, but I’m old.” Reba sighed. “Although you two usually say nice things to me, I know my own health. I don’t event know if I’ll live long enough to see you have children.”
Reba’s voice sounded particrly deste, and her aged face was full of sorrow, like a lost child. It <b>is </b>said that as people grow older, they be more like children, and Reba was no exception.
The room once again fell silent. Wesley cast a cold nce at Theodore, sending him a warning look mixed with a hint of me.
“Grandma, these things take time,” Rosalie said with a smile. “And I’ll always be here with you. Aren’t I better than a child? Babies just cry all the time. You might find it annoying.”
Rosalie was good with words, and was able to turn Reba’s deste expression into a smile.
“That’s true,” the old woman said. “I love having you around, but I still hope to see you have your own children. I just don’t know if I’ll live. long enough to see that.”
Reba sighed again. The sense of loss just came naturally.
“Grandma, Theo and I will try our best. But you know, these things can’t be rushed. Just let nature take its course. Don’t worry, Theo treats me well. He won’t disappoint you.”
Unable to bear seeing Reba in this state, Rosalie could only try to say reassuring words tofort her. She couldn’t possibly tell the older woman the truth, as the consequences would be unimaginable. “Alright, I get it.” Reba smiled cheerfully. “Theo, you better treat your wife well, got it? Otherwise, I won’t spare you. Don’t think I can’t teach you a lesson just because I’m old!”
She wasn’t lenient with her own grandson at all.
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Theodore smiled gently, not getting angry. “Got it, Grandma, I will.”
He reached out and took Rosalie’s hand, making her feel a pang of bitterness. He was ying his part so well, but in his heart<b>, </b>he was thinking about another woman.
Everything they were doing at tonight’s dinner was fake. Once they got back home, they would return to their broken rtionship. It was sad just to think about it.
Even though her heart ached, Rosalie had to maintain a smile on her face. She yed along with Theodore, gazing at him lovingly. When Theodore, who had momentarily been spacing out, turned back and met Rosalie’s gaze, he saw how her eyes seemed full of love for him.
She was really ying her part so convincingly. If he didn’t know better, he would think she really loved him. But in reality, she only saw him as a brother.
No, perhaps not even that.
She had told him herself that she had put him with him for long enough. Since she personally said it, it had to be true, right? Thinking about her previous words, Theodore’s heart throbbed ufortably, but he didn’t know why.
His grip on her hand tightened unconsciously. Feeling the increased pressure, Rosalie frowned and lightly kicked Theodore’s leg under the table, causing him to quickly release her hand.
Sydney, who hadn’t spoken much, said to Rosalie, “I heard you’ve graduated. Have you decided where to work? Or are you nning something else?”
<b>“</b>Rose <b>is </b>nning to take the entrance examination for a postgraduate degree,” Theodore answered for her.
“Is that so?” Reba looked puzzled. “Rose, when we were talking about work in the living room, why didn’t you mention that you’re nning to take the entrance exam? You said you were looking for a job on your own.”
Rosalie smiled. “I’m still thinking about things and haven’t made a final decision yet. We’ll talk about itter.”
Telling Theodore that she was taking the entrance exam was just a temporary measure. She hadn’t decided whether she really wanted to
do it.
Theodore furrowed his brows, a hint of displeasure shing in his eyes, as if feeling deceived by her again.
Was she really nning to take the exam, or was she just avoiding working at SK Enterprise with him? Was she intentionally misleading him? How much of what this woman said was true? It seemed like he really didn’t understand her at all.
“You should make a decision soon,” Sydney advised. “Being indecisive isn’t good. Time waits for no one.”
“Got it, Mom,” Rosalie replied with a nod, thinking to herself that Sydney didn’t seem to like indecisive people very much.
With everything going on between her and Theodore right now, especially the divorce, Rosalie was feeling troubled. She wasn’t in the mood to think about decisions like what to do after graduating. After all, everyone has their highs and lows, and it’s impossible to always handle everything perfectly.
“Rose will figure things out. There is no need to rush, lest she makes the wrong choice,” said Wesley, seeming to have a different opinion
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Hey show and deliberate tone carried a hint of sarcasm
Howey Bowest mast talking about this matter specifically Considering more options is better than making hasty decisions.”
Yeah, and after all these years of consideration, what kind of
ve you made? Something so brilliant that people
There was a smile on Sydney’s lips when she spoke, but her eyes revealest endass mockery
Asalie felt a little uneasy. Something significant must have
ast between these two. Even in front of Reba, they were
enly trading barbs and taking shots at each other. But they hadn’t divorced vet, right?
Rosalie couldn’t help but wonder. Would she and Theodore be in simr situation in the future?
She scoffed at her own thoughts. Did she even need to wonder about the future? It was already happening now.
Rosalie nced at Reba, whoseplexion seemed a bit off.
Worried that the tension between them might upset Reba, Rosalie quickly said, “Mom, Dad, the food is getting cold. Let’s eat. I’ve made up my mind. I won’t pursue further studies. I’ll start looking for a job
soon.
Sydney and Wesley nced at her. Since Rosalie had made a decision, they didn’t say anything more. After all, they were about Reba too. Their argument wasn’t really about Rosalie’s
decision, with the exact reasons being known only to them.
erned
Theodore raised his wine ss and downed half of it in one gulp, his expression darkening. After that, he didn’t speak much, remaining quiet. It was mostly Rosalie chatting with Reba, while Wesley and Sydney also remained silent. Yet, amidst the silence, there seemed to
be a hidden tension.
Reba wasn’t foolish. She had seen her fair share of ups and
downs. How could she not sense that something was amiss? She just chose not to confront it.
Rosalie a good girl. Reba believed that the Spencer family
was
would be fine as long as Rosalie was around. Even when Reba
passed on one day, Rosalie could still take care of the household.
After dinner, everyone gathered for a chat.Property ? of N?velDrama.Org.
Reba wasn’t feeling well, especially after drinking wine during dinner, so she soon felt drowsy. Rosalie helped her upstairs to rest, personally assisting her with changing clothes and attending to her needs. Even biological daughters might not be this caring and
meticulous, which goes to show why Reba liked Rosalie so much.
+26 BONUS
<b>Over </b>half an hourter, Rosalie came downstairs and informed everyone, “Grandma has already gone to bed.”
It was gettingte, so it was time for everyone to leave.
Sydney picked up her bag and stood up. “Then, I’ll be leaving now.<i>” </i>She left without even looking back.
“I’m leaving too,” said Wesley, before following after Sydney and softly saying, “I’ll drive you.”
“No need. I drove myself here,” Sydney declined directly.
“Didn’t you drink alcohol? How can you drive?”
Wesley had specifically made sure to not drink alcohol so he could drive his wife home.
“That was grape juice, not wine. Mr. Spencer, please keep your distance from me,” Sydney said mercilessly as she got into her car and drove off.
They were more like enemies than a married couple.
Wesley clenched his fists. His anger surged, unable to find an outlet. He could only kick a nearby tire fiercely, a stark contrast to his usual calm and dignified demeanor. Who doesn’t lose their temper sometimes?
In the living room, only Rosalie and Theodore remained. There was an awkward tension between them.
“I’ll drive myself home. What about you? Do you have a driver?” Rosalie asked.
Theodore had drunk quite a bit, and the scent of alcohol still lingered on him.
“I’ll drive myself,” Theodore replied coldly before heading out.
Seeing him stagger as he walked, Rosalie hurried forward. “You’ve had too much to drink. You can’t drive. Grandma has a driver here.
Where do you want him to take you?”
Upon hearing her ask where he wanted to go, Theodore sneered sarcastically and replied, “Where do you think I should go at this hour? Home, of course.”
Rosalie thought he might be going to Cynthia’s ce… Wait, which home was he talking about? For him, Cynthia’s ce was also his home, right?
As Theodore moved to leave and opened the car door to sit in the driver’s seat, Rosalie quickly closed it and forcefully pulled him aside.
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“If you’re talking about our home, then you sit in the passenger seat and I’ll drive you back. But if you’re talking about Cynthia’s ce, I’ll have the driver take you there now.
“Either way, you’re not driving. What if you hit someone on the road?<b>” </b>Rosalie said with furrowed brows.
“Hah,” Theodore scoffed lightly. “So, you’re not worried about me, but about strangers being hit by me.”
Rosalie frowned. “Shouldn’t I be worried about that? Drunk drivers deserve to get into idents, but the innocent people they hit don’t.”
His anger ring up, Theodore grabbed his wife’s slender shoulder and demanded, “Deserve it? Are you saying it’s my fault?”
“I was just giving an example. You haven’t drunk and driven, have you?
Rosalie pushed him away forcefully. “Where do you want to go? Speak up!”
After suddenly taking off his suit jacket and angrily throwing it to the ground, Theodore impatiently opened the passenger door and got into the car. It seemed like he was intending to head back to his and Rosalie’s home.
Rosalie sighed helplessly, picking up the discarded suit jacket from the ground. She settled into the driver’s seat and tossed his jacket onto the backseat.
Looking at her husband slumped in the passenger seat, Rosalie reminded him, “Buckle up.”
Seeing him remain motionless, Rosalie shook her hood:
exasperation on
<b>though </b>she knew Theodore wasn’t drunk enough to be unable to do it <b>himself</b>.
“Hmm<b>…</b>”
Suddenly, arge hand grabbed the back of her head, and before she realized it, the man leaned in and kissed her lips! He hadpletely
ambushed her!
The aftertaste of alcohol from the man’s mouth flooded into her nostrils, making Rosalie feel dizzy. Worried about the effect on the baby, she exerted all her strength to push him away.
She angrily asked, “What are you doing?!”
Theodore opened his eyes as his lips curled into a smile. “Didn’t you lean into me? What do you think I’m doing?”
“I was fastening your seatbelt, not trying to kiss you!”
“Oh, is that so?” Theodore shrugged innocently. “I had no idea.”
Rosalie was speechless. She couldn’t believe this man didn’t know. He had some nerve! He was shameless!
Though Rosalie was furious, she couldn’t vent. After all, they were still husband and wife. If he wanted to kiss her, she couldn’t exactly call the cops, could she?
Both of them remained silent until Rosalie parked the car in front of their home. After getting out, Rosalie handed the keys to the butler and asked him to park the car in the garage, then walked into the
house with Theodore<b>. </b>
Tonight, Rosalie still intended to sleep separately from Theodore. She entered their bedroom to fetch some clean clothes from the closet,
but before she could, there was a loud bang as the door was
mmed shut.
<b>+26 </b>BONUS
<b>Theodore </b><b>forcefully </b>pulled her towards him and pressed her against <b>the </b><b>door</b><b>. </b>The smell of alcohol and his unbridled anger overwhelmed her<b>. </b>
Rosalie frowned. “What are you doing?”
“You told me you were going to take the entrance exam! Did you lie to me again? How many of the things you said were actually true?”
The sudden usation left Rosalie speechless. Theodore was acting as if he were the victim in this entire situation.
“Can’t change my mind?”
“Did you really change your mind, or were you just trying to fool me? What you told me and what you told Grandma waspletely different. Are you telling everyone a different story?”
Rosalie frowned deeply and pushed against Theodore’s chest, trying to push him away.
“Let go of me. Stop acting like some drunken fool!”