Chapter 6

Rosalie's mind suddenly went blank.

"You're what?" Theodore asked.

Rosalie closed her eyes in despair. Earlier today, he had accused her of being impatient to sever ties with him, insisting they were not divorced yet. But clearly, he was the one who was eager to be with Cynthia!

"I'm tired. I'm going to sleep."

The cruel reality shattered Rosalie's courage. She could never match up to Cynthia. She wasn't even worthy of being the other woman’s opponent because, to Theodore, Cynthia was the only one for him.

To think Rosalie still wanted to salvage this marriage. It was truly laughable!

"Alright. Get some sleep." Theodore's voice remained indifferent, devoid of any discernible emotion.

After ending the call, Rosalie collapsed on the bed and wept bitterly.

"Theo, I’m two months pregnant," she muttered.

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The next day, Rosalie woke up feeling groggy. Checking the time, she noted it was already noon. Her body felt sore as she got out of bed. Just as she finished washing up, the phone rang.

It was Rebecca.

"Hello, Grandma."

"Rose, why does your voice sound hoarse? Are you sick?" Rebecca asked with concern.

"I'm fine, I just slept a bit late last night."

"And Theo? Is he with you?"

"He just went out."

"Went out?" Rebecca frowned. "He's not with you on your birthday? That's very unlike him!"

Rosalie fell silent.

Right, today was her birthday. But for her, birthdays didn't mean much anymore. If Rebecca hadn’t called her today, she would have forgotten. Theodore probably didn't care either.

"Grandma, it’s not like that. He's been out personally preparing something for me. He said he wants to surprise me."

"Is that so? I'll have to ask him about it,” Rebecca said skeptically.

"Grandma, please don't pressure him. Let him focus on preparing for my birthday. Even if you don't trust him, you trust me, right?"

Upon hearing Rosalie's aggrieved tone, Rebecca softened. "Alright, I misunderstood. It's good he remembered your birthday. You two enjoy your time together tonight. Your parents and I won't disturb you."

Rosalie nodded as she blushed. "Okay."

After the call ended, Rosalie stayed alone in her room, feeling immensely lost and guilty, as she really didn't want to deceive Rebecca.

After a while, her good friend, Stephanie Carter, called to wish her a happy birthday. Full of grievances but unable to confide in Steph, Rosalie continued to lie, saying she was spending the day with her husband.

Two hours later, Rebecca called again, asking if Theodore had returned. Rosalie could only repeat that her husband wanted to surprise her, and she was about to go meet him.

Not knowing where to go and not wanting to see anyone, she booked a hotel room and stayed there alone, flipping through channels on the TV to pass the time.

Suddenly, a gossip news segment flashed on screen, showing Theodore opening the car door for a mysterious woman who was clinging to his arm and whispering something in his ear. The two seemed very intimate. Though the camera didn't capture the woman's face, Rosalie recognized her.

Who else but that woman would Theodore be so gentle with?

Rosalie felt like her heart was being torn apart. It was as if someone had pulled her soul out of her body.

A comedy variety show aired after that. However, Rosalie remained expressionless throughout the show, unable to muster a single smile.