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Theodore frowned, a trace of anger flashing in his eyes.

Rosalie stared blankly at the crystal bracelet on the ground, as if it represented the irreparable rift between her and Theodore. She silently bent down, picked up the broken pieces, 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?!”

From Theodore’s perspective, 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 glancing over, but they quickly averted their gazes, only casting curious glances 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

your grandmother at the manor. Remember to come. Wesley’s sharp gaze landed on Cynthia as he added. “Don’t bring outsiders unless you want to upset your grandmother.”

The emphasis on ‘outsiders‘ was heavy. Cynthia’s expression turned sour, but she couldn’t lash out and could only swallow her anger.

After Wesley left, Rosalie followed suit without even glancing at Theodore, who stared at his wife’s slender figure walking away. feeling like his heart had been hollowed out

Suddenly, Cynthia exclaimed loudly and began to lean to the side. Theodore quickly rushed forward to catch her

“Theo, are you really going to your grandmother’s place for dinner

Tonigh

Theodore modded. “Yes, it’s been a lộng 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’t come to my place, 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 you come to my place earlier today, have dinner with me, and then go home afterward? It’s okay if you eat less at my place

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 to accompany Rebecca and chat with her. Because she arrived early, her in–laws hadn’t arrived yet, and neither had Theodore.

Rosalie chatted and laughed with Rebecca in the hall. Even though she felt troubled inside, she kept the older woman laughing.

“Oh, child. You’re the only one who makes me happy. You’re as talkative as ever, and you’re becoming increasingly cunning, like a fox,

Rebecca said as she patted her daughter–in–law’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, Rebecca remembered something. “By the way, didn’t you graduate? I’ll arrange a job for you at the company later. 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 is complicated, and I don’t want you to suffer unnecessarily.”

Rebecca 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.”

“But…

Rebecca 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 only lasted for less than two months before you ruined it.”

“Well, that was…” Rebecca felt embarrassed. “I didn’t ruin your job on purpose. It was the company’s fault Those people were bullying you, I was just standing up for you.”

“Grandma, there will always be such people in a workplace. 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, Rebecca had dropped by to see her daughter–in- law and witnessed the incident. Additionally, she overheard other staff gossiping about Rosalie, which made the old lady furious.

When people at the company realized who Rebecca 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 to complete her internship. So, she had no choice but to intern at a company under SK Enterprise.

However, Rebecca was always concerned about Rosalie. She didn’t allow anyone to bully her granddaughter–in–law, so everyone in the company treated her like royalty.

“Okay, I know I was wrong.”

In fact, Rebecca understood the reasoning behind it, but she just wanted to protect Rosalie. She couldn’t help but favor her granddaughter–in–law, even though she knew it wasn’t entirely fair.

After a while, Rebecca glanced at the time

“Why hasn’t Theo come

yet? This is really unreasonable.”

“Grandma, Theo is busy with work. It’s normal for him to be late.”

“Even if he’s busy, can’t he come 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.”

Rebecca was strict with Theodore, always finding fault with whatever he did. If he wasn’t busy, Rebecca 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 slack off. “Rose, why don’t you call Theo and ask when he’s coming?”

“Me? Call him?” Rosalie chuckled awkwardly. “Grandma, why don’t you call him? He’ll definitely come 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?” Rebecca’s eyes flashed with suspicion. “Did you two have a fight?”

Rosalie quickly took out her phone. “No, Grandma. I’ll call him right away.”

Afraid that Rebecca would sense something was wrong, Rosalie reluctantly dialed Theodore’s number.

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After a short while, the call connected.

“Hello.

With Rebecca 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 you coming to Grandma’s place?”

Theodore glanced at his watch. “I’ll come later.”

“Can you come earlier?”

“Why the rush? It’s still early.”

“I just want you to come 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’ll come later.”

“But…”

“Have you forgotten what you said earlier? You’ve been patient with me for a long time. It’ll be more comfortable for you if I come later, 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 Theodore would find out she was pregnant. She hadn’t expected him to use it against her.

“What did he say?” Rebecca asked curiously.

Rosalie forced a smile. “He said he’ll try to come as soon as possible.”

“That child…” Rebecca sighed.

Seeing that Rebecca 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 dinner later, so it was wise to

rest beforehand.

After escorting Rebecca 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–will come 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 hour later to find Rosalie busy knitting a scarf.

Rebecca 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 her. 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 exclaimed in pain and clutched her hand as the ball of yarn and needles fell off her lap to the floor. Theodore frowned, bending down. to pick up the items from the floor and place 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, startling me, and now you blame 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 outcome.

But Theodore seemed determined to clarify 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. But come 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 uncomfortable 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 slandering your darling. She’s a noble, innocent lady.

How could she tolerate being tarnished by me, even slightly? You’ve really suffered this past year, Juggling two women. I’m sure you’re exhausted, right?”

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Theodore’s eyes burned fiercely as his anger erupted like a volcano. He grabbed Rosalie’s shoulders, forcefully pinning her to the couch.

“What do you mean? Explain 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 place!”

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.

heodore completely 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 Rebecca’s living pom. Even though Rebecca was resting and the servants were not round, someone could come 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,” Rebecca’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: Rebecca, as well as Theodore’s parents.

Rebecca 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, completely 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 remained composed and nonchalant.

“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 and laughed at for doing that here? Were you two in that much of a hurry?”

Rebecca 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 flat? Theo, it seems like you need to be even more anxious.”

Theodore furrowed his brow, a hint of embarrassment flashing 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?”

Rebecca 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 had come in, he couldn’t guarantee what might have happened next.

Rosalie seemed frightened. She quickly got up from the couch and ran to Rebecca’s side, holding onto her arm.

“Grandma, please stop.”

Seeing her granddaughter–in–law blush, Rebecca smiled kindly yet mischievously. “What’s there to be embarrassed about? Shouldn’t your belly be showing by now?”

Rebecca gently patted her flat abdomen. “Theo, how about we give you some space in the living room now? We’ll leave first. You work hard and make sure Rose has a baby.”

Rosalie’s eyes widened as she shook Rebecca’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 old lady, 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 black 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, it had only made things more

uncomfortable between his parents,

Rosalie looked on in puzzlement at the scene before her. She knew that her in–laws 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 Rebecca and politely said, “Mom, it’s been a while. I’ve been so busy lately that I haven’t been able to visit you. How have you been?”

“I’ve been fine.” Rebecca smiled. “Everything’s been good.”

Rebecca then turned to her son. “Wesley, what’s wrong with you?

Your wife has come 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 explaining that he wasn’t intentionally

targeting Sydney.

Actually, he was quite happy to see his wife. It was just that he wasn’t good at expressing it, and Sydney didn’t mind either.

“She’s your wife. Why would you treat her the same as anyone else?” Rebecca 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,

glancing coldly at his son. His gaze was as sharp as a knife, as if implying something.

Rebecca 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–related.”

“Alright, go ahead.”

The old lady walked into the dining room, supported by her daughter–in -law and granddaughter–in–law.

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After the ladies left, Wesley gave Theodore a cold look. “How do you plan to resolve the situation with Cynthia?”

“Dad, you don’t need to worry about this matter.”

“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 relationship 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 it later.”

“She’s not a mistress.” Theodore’s expression was serious, as

unyielding as a mountain. “Even if I regret it later, 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 it 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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Rosalle often accompanied Rebecca, but it was rare for the whole family to get together like this for a meal.

Today, Rebecca was particularly 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.” Rebecca 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.

Rebecca saw the two men enter and quickly said, “Theo, come 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 Rebecca would notice something. He could only sit next to his wife and huddle closer to her.

“Take a seat here, Wesley,” said the old lady, gesturing to the seat

next to Sydney.

Wesley glanced 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 glance. 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.

Rebecca’s smile froze, but she simply sighed without commenting 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.

Rebecca turned to her beloved granddaughter–in–law, the only one in the Spencer family who seemed relatively 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,” Rebecca advised.

Rosalie, who happened to be taking a sip of soup, accidentally

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choked when she heard the old lady’s words. She coughed

continuously 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.

Rebecca 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 more complicated. But not saying anything made her feel guilty towards Rebecca.

Theodore put down his napkin and said, “Grandma, we’re still young. There’s no rush.”

“You’re young, but I’m old.” Rebecca 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.”

Rebecca’s voice sounded particularly desolate, and her aged face was full of sorrow, like a lost child. It is said that as people grow older, they become more like children, and Rebecca was no exception.

The room once again fell silent. Wesley cast a cold glance at Theodore, sending him a warning look mixed with a hint of blame.

“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 Rebecca’s desolate 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.”

Rebecca 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.”NôvelDrama.Org owns © this.

Unable to bear seeing Rebecca in this state, Rosalie could only try to say reassuring words to comfort her. She couldn’t possibly tell the older woman the truth, as the consequences would be unimaginable. “Alright, I get it.” Rebecca 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 playing his part so well, but in his heart, 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 relationship. It was sad just to think about it.

Even though her heart ached, Rosalie had to maintain a smile on her face. She played 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 playing 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 uncomfortably, 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 planning something else?”

“Rose is planning to take the entrance examination for a postgraduate degree,” Theodore answered for her.

“Is that so?” Rebecca looked puzzled. “Rose, when we were talking about work in the living room, why didn’t you mention that you’re planning 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 it later.”

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 flashing in his eyes, as if feeling deceived by her again.

Was she really planning 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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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 similar 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 glanced at Rebecca, whose complexion seemed a bit off.

Worried that the tension between them might upset Rebecca, 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 glanced at her. Since Rosalie had made a decision, they didn’t say anything more. After all, they were about Rebecca too. Their argument wasn’t really about Rosalie’s

decision, with the exact reasons being known only to them.

erned

Theodore raised his wine glass 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 Rebecca, while Wesley and Sydney also remained silent. Yet, amidst the silence, there seemed to

be a hidden tension.

Rebecca 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. Rebecca believed that the Spencer family

was

would be fine as long as Rosalie was around. Even when Rebecca

passed on one day, Rosalie could still take care of the household.

After dinner, everyone gathered for a chat.

Rebecca 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 Rebecca liked Rosalie so much.

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Over half an hour later, Rosalie came downstairs and informed everyone, “Grandma has already gone to bed.”

It was getting late, so it was time for everyone to leave.

Sydney picked up her bag and stood up. “Then, I’ll be leaving now.” 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 place… Wait, which home was he talking about? For him, Cynthia’s place 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 place, I’ll have the driver take you there now.

“Either way, you’re not driving. What if you hit someone on the road?” 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 accidents, but the innocent people they hit don’t.”

His anger flaring 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

though she knew Theodore wasn’t drunk enough to be unable to do it himself.

“Hmm…”

Suddenly, a large hand grabbed the back of her head, and before she realized it, the man leaned in and kissed her lips! He had completely

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.

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

slammed shut.

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Theodore forcefully pulled her towards him and pressed her against the door. The smell of alcohol and his unbridled anger overwhelmed her.

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 accusation 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 was completely 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!”