Semua Bab Taming the Devil: After Divorce, Tangled Up in You: Bab 71 - Bab 80

Sebastian didn’t answer. In truth, he seemed incapable of answering anything at all. The alcohol had stripped away his judgment, leaving him operating almost entirely on instinct, and every thought in his muddled mind revolved around a single conviction: the woman in his arms belonged with him.Carrying Rosie over his shoulder, he strode down the corridor towards his bedroom without hesitation.“Sebastian, put me down!”Rosie struggled the entire way, mortified by her situation and increasingly alarmed by how little effect her protests seemed to have. Despite his drunken state, Sebastian's strength remained overwhelming, making every attempt to free herself feel utterly futile.With a loud bang, he kicked open the bedroom door and entered.The door slammed shut behind them.“Sebastian—!”“I never realised you could be this eager, my love,” he murmured.Before Rosie could respond, Sebastian lowered her onto the bed.The soft mattress dipped beneath her weight, and she instinctively tri

After an exhausting night, Sebastian and Rosie were sleeping soundly. Sebastian had somehow ended up with his face buried between Rosie's breasts, letting out the occasional soft snore, while Rosie had unconsciously wrapped her arms around his head and held him closer. As awkward as it might have looked to anyone else, it was strangely comfortable for both of them, allowing them to drift into a deep, uninterrupted sleep.At least, it would have remained uninterrupted if not for the sound of her daughter shouting outside the bedroom door.Rosie's eyes flew open instantly.The events of the previous night came crashing back into her mind with terrifying clarity.Slowly lowering her gaze, she looked at Sebastian, who was still fast asleep with his face pressed against her chest, looking far too comfortable for a man who had caused her entire world to turn upside down overnight."Oh, bloody hell..." Rosie muttered under her breath.The reality of what had happened finally settled over her

Rosie stood before the full-length mirror and stared at her reflection.The marks scattered across her pale skin were impossible to miss.She had always been thin—too thin, in her opinion. Sharp collarbones, narrow shoulders, and delicate limbs that made her feel fragile whenever she looked at herself for too long.Yet despite that, Sebastian had held her as though she were something precious.Rosie shook her head."I can’t believe he was even attracted to this body," she murmured to herself. "It looks so... unattractive."Her gaze drifted across her reflection.There were countless reminders of the previous night. Faint bruises, lingering marks, and evidence of a passion she still struggled to comprehend.Surely it had only happened because he was drunk.That explanation made the most sense.After all, she had seen Charles stumble into bed with plenty of women after a night of drinking. Men didn’t think clearly when they were intoxicated.At least, that was what Rosie told herself.U

But despite her expectation, Sebastian didn't say anything. His face grew darker, and obviously, he was displeased with what she did. But he didn't blast her.For a while, Sebastian seemed to be deep in thoughts, before saying, "You've made too much ginger soup for me. My hangover is not that bad. Bring another bowl and eat half of it.""Ah, b—but it's not much…" Rosie said. She was sure that she measured the ingredients correctly based on Sebastian's preference. Since she stayed with him, she gradually learned some habits of adult Sebastian, some of which were alike, but some were totally opposite to his childhood.So she had to adapt to his preference, including the amount of food that Sebastian wanted. She paid attention to his food consumption, watched how Sebastian ate, and how much food he left after having meals, then prepared meals according to his portions in order to avoid waste. So her family would have enough food to stay healthy, but not too much."I… I think you can have

For a moment, I thought Charles might have been abusing her or something...The thought surfaced unexpectedly.It was only speculation, but after everything Izzie had said, Sebastian couldn't help wondering whether his brother had done more than simply neglect Rosie.Yet the more he thought about it, the more their marriage reminded him of his parents'.His father had spent years chasing one woman after another without a shred of shame.And his mother?She had simply looked the other way.In return, she had access to endless money and an extravagant lifestyle.Whenever his father's affairs became too difficult to ignore, she'd compensate by buying expensive things she didn't need and drinking herself into oblivion.Rosie had entered that household as Charles's girlfriend and, before long, had become Sebastian's caregiver.Sebastian had always despised that sort of arrangement.In his view, if you committed yourself to one person, you stayed loyal.Simple as that.But Charles had follow