Chapter 43

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.

case, you can tell her I’ll come

“But…”

forgotten what you said earlier? You’ve been patient with me for a long time.

that, Theodore abruptly hung up, as though sulking and holding her to her

only said those things because she had no

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Theodore would find out she was pregnant. She

did he say?” Rebecca

smile. “He said he’ll try to come as soon as

“That child…” Rebecca sighed.

Rosalie said, “Grandma, let me help you back to your room so you can

“Okay.”

all need some energy for dinner later, so

rest beforehand.

room and tucking her in, Rosalie left. At

message.

let your feelings towards me affect her. I have already assured her that you–will come

about me, it’s

However, he arrived at the manor less than an hour later to find Rosalie busy

to knit when she was

sometimes continue knitting

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,

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