Lahat ng Kabanata ng Marrying Without You: Kabanata 161 - Kabanata 170

It was two in the morning, and Sean's eyelids were already drooping. "Eric, I'm gonna nap for a bit. Wake me if he comes out.""He's out," Eric said.Sean tilted his head against the window. "Shut up. I only need ten minutes." Eric's voice was rough from staying up all night. "I'm not kidding." Sean didn't believe a word until he heard the sharp slam of a car door. He reluctantly opened his eyes and saw Eric's long legs cutting through the headlights as he walked forward."Dammit! He finally shows up the moment I'm about to sleep!" Sean yawned and cursed as he climbed out of the car.The moment his feet hit the ground, an irritated voice barked from ahead, "Who the hell is blocking the road at this hour?"Eric tucked his hands into his pockets, his white pants dazzling under the car lights."Mr. Grix."The man turned, and the moment he saw Eric's face, he started to sober up. "M-Mr. Hammond?" "Yeah." Eric shot a glance at the two scantily dressed women clinging to

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

"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

"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

"What happened to your mouth?"The moment Rosalyn woke up, the first thing she saw was the wound on Eric's lip.As she asked, her mind was already racing, trying to remember what she might have done after getting drunk last night.Eric dressed in white loungewear, sitting in the garden rocking chair with his legs crossed. The lush plants and blooming flowers behind him made him look almost like a heavenly being descended to earth."What do you think?" he replied lazily. His leisure demeanor made time seem to slow around him.Rosalyn understood what he meant. She took a sip of coffee and said, "I didn't pass out.""You heartbreaker!" Eric exclaimed without hesitation.She hadn't even done anything, yet she was being called a heartbreaker. It looked like she shouldn't drink with him anymore. Who knew when he might accuse her of being a pervert?Rosalyn was used to the way he talked now. "Even if it were me, it wouldn't be that way," she said with a faint smile. Ever since they