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.

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

didn't want to stay at home.

think you're ill," Yerick said as he lifted a hand and caressed her face. "You look so pale. What happened? Why do I feel like you're hiding

Worried that she might overreact, she forced a smile and said, "How could that be? I'm not hiding from you.

face. "I suddenly thought of something. You

Rosalie's mind buzzed.

smile on Yerick's

racing. She tightened her hold over Steve as she took a few

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

drew even closer to

"Yerry, I'm not thinking of anything else. You're so smart, I'm sure it's

for putting on an act with me even until now. You're clearly scared to death and want to lower my guard

not at all," Rosalie said,

carrying Steve for so

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