Rosalie asked this on purpose as she wanted to hear Sebastian's response. Had he truly returned to the country out of guilt, or was everything just a coincidence and the company issues had truly forced him back?

"Actually, Rose," Sebastian said, "after I came back, I realized the situation is worse than I thought, so I won't be going to Melrine anytime soon. I just can't find the time."

"I see." Rosalie lowered her gaze, a little disappointed.

It just so happened that he returned to the country now, but it seemed that he also didn't dare to come back to Melrine. Was he really avoiding the authorities?

But who had tipped Sebastian off? Could Sebastian have planted someone around Theodore? Who could it be?

Rosalie forced a smile. "Alright then, I hope you sort out the company's matters at home. Don't worry about things here in Melrine. I'll come back as soon as I finish my studies."

"Okay. Rose, why don't you talk to Steve for a bit?"

child on the screen, her eyes filling with tears. Her heart ached with both love and sorrow." I'm sorry I can't be by your side right now, Steve. When I come

little hands reached out into the air, as though trying to grasp

nearly broke into tears. "I'm sorry, Steve. I'm so

isn't your fault. Don't worry too much. He's still small and doesn't know much. He has me, his biological father, by his side. I'll take good

Rosalie didn't know what

used by Sebastian. He really did love the child as though Steve were his own-but

dare say 'I trust

wanted to ask Sebastian, but since Steve was with him, she didn't dare. It had to wait

act recklessly. It was

he seems to understand. I think in a few months, he'll be able to speak.

teeth and nodded. 'Thank

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