All Chapters of Marrying Without You: Chapter 371 - Chapter 380

The sharp smell of disinfectant mixed with the low hum of machines made the room feel even colder.Seeing Zac's gaunt face, Rosalyn recalled the first time she had seen him with Eric. He was much thinner now, and it was clear he hadn't been doing well lately.She knew he had been searching for her, the version of her that existed only in the online world."Twelve," she called out softly. She had called him that many times online, but this was the first time she'd ever said it out loud. "I'm here to see you."The lines on the monitor rose and fell steadily, as if responding to her words."I don't know if you can hear me." Rosalyn took a deep breath. "But there are things I wanted to say to you in person."She paused briefly to find the right words. "Thank you for saving me. And thank you for protecting me quietly over the years. You were the only light I had during my darkest days."Sunlight slipped through the blinds, casting patches of light across the bed."But I need you to

Eric's eyes lit up at once, and he sat up quickly. His sudden movement tugged at his wound, making him hiss in pain."Serves you right." Rosalyn's tone was disdainful, but she still helped him sit up. "Stop moving around."Eric took the chance and pulled her close until they could feel each other's breaths."Rosie…"His voice was low and gentle like poison coated in honey, dangerous but hard to resist.Rosalyn's heart started to race, and the tips of her ears flushed. She tried to move back, but Eric's hand held her firmly at the waist."Don't hide," he said softly. "Let me take a closer look at you."Sunlight slipped through the curtain and cast a warm glow between them.Eric's gaze swept over Rosalyn's face and finally rested on the small black mole on her earlobe."This…" he murmured, brushing the mole with his thumb. "This caught my eye the first time I saw you."Rosalyn's breath hitched."You smooth talker." She looked away but couldn't hide the smile on her lips.Eric

Only Eric could say something like that, and Rosalyn was speechless. "Stop your nonsense." "I'm being serious." Eric's expression suddenly turned solemn. "I'll give you whatever you want."Rosalyn sighed and gently pushed him away. "Eric, I don't want to go through the same thing again. I'm not going to work with you."Her words made Eric pause for a second, and then he realized she was talking about her past with Carl.His gaze softened. "I'll start a new company for you. You can do whatever you want.""No." Rosalyn shook her head and met his gaze. "I just want to be myself and not rely on anyone. If you truly want what's best for me, don't make decisions on my behalf."She paused and said half-jokingly, "Otherwise, I'd rather not be your wife."Her words startled Eric badly, and his expression changed at once. He raised both hands in surrender. "Alright, alright. Whatever you say."He reached out and cupped her face, his thumb gently caressing the corner of her lips. "But pr

Rosalyn paused by the car door and glanced back at a window on the hospital building.She could not see clearly from this distance, but she knew Eric was standing there watching her leave.The thought made her feel warm and fuzzy inside."Let's go." She turned around and got into the car.Yorick closed the door gently and walked to the other side.The engine roared to life as the car slowly pulled away from the hospital and blended into the morning traffic.The scenery outside the window rushed past. As Rosalyn watched the pedestrians hurrying by, her thoughts drifted back to the kiss in the hospital room.She subconsciously touched her lips, where Eric's warmth still seemed to linger.The domineering yet insecure man always used the most direct way to make sure she was still there.Meanwhile, Yorick, who was sitting beside her, occasionally glanced in the rearview mirror to check her expression. Rosalyn pretended not to notice, but she remembered how agitated he was.The m

Rosalyn frowned slightly. "Hasn't Richard from marketing always been handling this project?"Tim sighed. "Richard's wife was diagnosed with late-stage breast cancer. He submitted his resignation yesterday." He rubbed his temples and added, "We can't find a suitable replacement right away. You've been to Apex Group's headquarters several times and know the project best. Take over for now. You can pass it on once we find the right person."Rosalyn took the documents and skimmed through them quickly. She knew Tim was deliberately trying to pull her out of the core business, and that he must be up to something big."Okay, got it." She calmly nodded, closed the file, and gave a professional smile. "I'll get up to speed on the project soon."Tim was relieved to hear that, and his tone softened. "Thanks for your hard work. Once we find the right person, you can take a two-month break and get some proper rest."Rosalyn nodded and left Tim's office. She made a phone call as soon as s