The next morning, after Rosalie and Justin woke up, they noticed Theodore was nowhere to be found. Not knowing where he had gone, Rosalie asked the butler and learned that he had left early in the morning. Rosalie knew Theodore was avoiding them, but she didn't press the issue.

She still had to go to work. After having breakfast with Justin, she bid farewell to Steve.

"Dear, even though Mommy can't live with you anymore, I'll come to see you often. Your daddy will take good care of you, and in three months, you'll come live with Mommy."

Rosalie held Steve, tears streaming down her face. She simply couldn't bear to leave. She kissed his cheek and held him tightly.

"I'm sorry, Steve. I'm really sorry."

Steve looked at his mother with confusion, seemingly unaware of what was happening, but he raised his little hand to wipe away the tears from her face.

"Mama, no cry," Steve said, his words still unclear, but he knew exactly what he was doing and saying. Rosalie was heartbroken. She grasped Steve's hand and said, "Mommy has to go to work."

to the butler. Before leaving, she said, "When Theodore returns, please tell him that if Steve falls ill, he must call me immediately. Also, remind Theodore to take care

I will pass the message

took one last look at Steve, then held Justin's

drove Rosalie

wait for me at home. I'll come back as soon as I get off work. Don't go out without telling me. If you

"I will. I'll come pick you up

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on the cheek. "Then I'll

face, his eyes full

Rosalie got out of the car, she watched Justin drive away before walking into

apartment where Rosalie had been living before. The place had been vacant for a while, so it smelled musty

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