Rosalie tried her best to calm herself down and remind herself not to panic. It was likely due to a psychological effect that she spotted the resemblance. Aurora drew the portrait, so it might not be accurate.

Rosalie turned to glance at the door and started texting Theodore.

[Yerick is at my place. When you arrive later, don't fight with him. I sense something fishy with him. We'll talk more when we meet. When you arrive...] Suddenly, the door opened.

Rosalie jumped up in fright and her phone almost dropped on the floor. "How...how did you get in?"

Yerick waved the key in his hand. "Rose, you put the key on the coffee table. How else could I have gotten in?"

Rosalie regretted leaving the key on the coffee table. That was too careless of her!

Yerick approached her with the key in hand. "Rose, it's so strange. Why did you lock the door? I thought you just shut it."

As Yerick drew nearer, his voice sounded more suppressed, even confused. Despite that, Rosalie could feel an overwhelming sense of chill and danger. She kept retreating until she hit the cot. She immediately hauled Steve out of his cot and carried him in her arms.

let's forget about putting him to sleep. Let's... let's head out to buy some fresh vegetables. I'm worried the ones in the

and didn't want to stay at home. She had to leave and

a hand and caressed her face. "You look so pale. What happened? Why do I feel like you're

feet were rooted to the ground, unable to move. Worried that she might overreact, she

said with a tilt of his head as a smile stretched across his face. "I suddenly thought

Rosalie's mind buzzed.

on

her hold over Steve as she took a few steps back, but it didn't stop Yerick from drawing

stupid. I accidentally blurted out my secret. Now that you've found out, are you a little scared? Or did it make you think of

even closer to

so smart, I'm sure it's normal that you know some things. I

an act with me even until now. You're clearly scared to death and want to lower my guard before finding a

at all," Rosalie said,

tiring carrying Steve for

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