เข้าสู่ระบบRosalyn was drunk again. As Eric lifted her into the car, she wrapped her arms around his neck and murmured, "Eric… Stop being nice to me… I'm afraid…""What are you afraid of?" Eric asked softly.She chuckled lightly and said, "Afraid that I'll…"The rest of her words were drowned out by a sudden ringtone.Eric's brows furrowed tightly. He glanced at the caller ID but ignored it, keeping his eyes on Rosalyn instead. "What are you afraid of?"Her head tilted, and her soft lips brushed his neck. She moved slightly, murmuring something he could no longer make out."Rosalyn," he called out. However, she was already in deep sleep.His phone was still ringing, and Eric grabbed it with one hand. "Would you die if you called later?"The person on the other end was stunned into silence. "Then… Should I hang up and call later?"Eric rubbed his brow in frustration. "Dammit! Spit it out already!"Sean was completely confused. "Eric, why are you so worked up? Don't tell me I ruined s
"I didn't know Sue would be here, so I didn't prepare a gift for her."After Sophia and Sue's little drama finally ended, Rosalyn didn't feel she had done anything wrong. Still, wanting to avoid misunderstandings and keep things peaceful with Eric, she decided to explain herself."She's not celebrating her birthday, and you don't owe her anything. Why would you give her a gift?" Eric's tone was nothing like a doting older brother.Rosalyn knew he wasn't wrong, but she still said, "It's not really the bracelet—it's her pride and reputation in front of her classmates.""Reputation isn't earned that way. She should be reflecting on why Sophia can openly shout that you favor her, but she can't." Eric's words hit Rosalyn right in the heart.One would get what they gave. Rosalyn would treat whoever was nice to her kindly in return. Sue had never shown Rosalyn any kindness since the day they met. Eric hadn't only noticed all of that, but he also stood by her side.Rosalyn hadn't been
Rosalyn froze mid‑step and glanced through the crack in the door. She spotted the man spitting out those threats.It was Ben.He got out of prison.But why did he hate Eric so much?Voices continued from inside the room."Ben, Eric isn't someone you can simply touch now. There's plenty of time to get revenge—""Fuck him! How am I supposed to wait patiently after he sends people after me in prison?" Ben exploded.The man being scolded went quiet before another voice chimed in, "Ben, that guy messed with you because of that woman. If you go after his woman, wouldn't that be even better than going after him?""Haha! Now that's a good idea!"Their grating laughter was unpleasant. A cold glint flashed through Rosalyn's eyes as her heart beat faster.If she hadn't overheard this by accident, she would've never known Eric had dealt with Ben because of her."Finished talking?" Eric stepped out just as a staff member guided Rosalyn toward the room.She looked at him but didn't speak
"Rosie! You're here too? I'm so happy to see you!"The moment Sophia saw Rosalyn, she practically launched herself into her arms.If it weren't Sophia's birthday, Rosalyn probably wouldn't have come. She had no interest in Eric's social circle. However, Sophia was different; Rosalyn had taken care of the girl for a while.Back when Sophia was fourteen and rebellious, she ran away from home. When her family found her, she refused to go back. She wouldn't follow Sunny and insisted on staying with Rosalyn. In the end, she stayed for more than half a year."Happy birthday, Sophia." Rosalyn hugged her back, offering her warm wishes."Yeah, I'm happy, especially now that you're here!" Sophia was energetic and upbeat as usual. "Being happy is fine, but let go already. You're going to squeeze my wife into a stick." Eric's tongue spared no one.Sophia scrunched her nose at him but only clung to Rosalyn more tightly to show their closeness."Rosalyn's here, huh? Sophia's definitely got
They were back on that topic again.Rosalyn finally met his probing gaze. "Eric, are you against of divorce because you can't accept that I brought it up? Or because…"She paused and added, "Because you don't want to leave me. Or maybe…"Her words didn't come out smoothly. She was weighing every word, afraid that the moment she voiced it, he would mock her. But Eric's unusual behavior lately forced her to wonder about his feelings."Hmm?" Eric lifted a brow when she faltered.Rosalyn took a deep breath and continued, "Or maybe you've fallen in love with me, and that's why you don't want a divorce?"The moment she said it, the air fell dead silent, as if mocking her for overthinking and flattering herself.Suddenly, she regretted blurting out such a ridiculous assumption.How could she even think of that?She knew what Eric felt for Laura.How could she be so foolish to even say such a thing?She'd been so rational all her life, rarely saying or doing things she would later r
Rosalyn had no idea whether Zoe ever went to the hospital to treat her wounds, but it was time for Eric's follow-up.The wound on his forehead was healing well, though it had left behind a scar. After all, nobody's perfect, and Eric was no exception."Doctor, can we get rid of it?" Rosalyn still asked anyway."Yes, but if you want it completely gone, you'll need laser treatments—it's the same procedure women get," the doctor chuckled. "Honestly, the scar isn't very noticeable. Whether to fix it or not is up to you. It's a simple job.""Can you guys handle it?" Rosalyn's question made her intentions clear. She wanted Eric to remove the scar because he'd gotten it because of her.Eric, who had been silent the whole time, finally spoke in a lazy tone, "Even if they can, I'm not doing it."Rosalyn glanced at her hand, which was red from Eric's tight grip, and she rolled her eyes. Only today did she realize that besides being terrified of flying, he was also scared of doctors, espec







