With the conversation reaching this point, Rosalie could only admit the truth. She nodded. Yes. I’m sorry, Seb. This baby isn’t yours, which is why I didn’t tell you about it.
She simply didn’t want to deceive Sebastian.
This child wasn’t his. Lying to him would be unfair to him and to the baby she was carrying. She couldn’t bring herself to do it.
Sebastian felt as if he’d been struck by lightning.
It’s not mine? Then whose is it? What happened between us? Why are you carrying another man’s child? We’re married!
No… it can’t be.
Sebastian’s head suddenly ached. He raised his hand to his head, and stepped back.
How can this be? Did you cheat on me? Why are you carrying someone else’s baby? No, this isn’t right. Rose, how could you cheat on me? We’re legally married. How could you!
Sebastian’s voice grew increasingly agitated, and with the pain becoming unbearable, he collapsed to the ground.
Seb! Rosalie rushed to his side, holding his arms and trying to help him up. Seb, please don’t do this.
Sebastian was highly emotional, and he gripped Rosalie’s shoulders tightly.
Rose, tell me the truth. The memories I’ve been recalling you crying in my arms, saying I lied to you-did I really do something to betray you? Was I not good to you, or…or did I cheat on you? Is that why you’re doing this, why you’re carrying another man’s child? Tell me, is that it?
Seb, it’s not what you think. Please get up and listen to me.
No! Tell me now! Sebastian’s grip
ove
tightened. Tell me why you’re pregnant with another man’s child! What did I do wrong? Why did you do this? Why?
He was nearly shouting.
Rosalie felt a sharp pain in her shoulders. “Seb, you’re hurting me! Let go!”
Hearing Rosalie cry out in pain, Sebastian immediately released her, looking distraught. I’m sorry, Rose. I didn’t mean to. I’m so sorry. Sebastian hung his head in shame. I’m sorry. It’s all my fault. What did I do wrong?
I’m pregnant with my ex-husband’s child, Rosalie finally admitted. Seb, can you calm down and listen to me? Can we sit down and talk?
She was worried that Sebastian’s extreme emotions would affect his health.
With Rosalie’s soothing words, Sebastian stood up, allowing her to help him to the bed. She covered him with a blanket. Seb, howare you feeling? Does your head hurt?
Sebastian was drenched in cold sweat. Rose, please, just tell me. What do you mean it’s your ex-husband’s child? You were married before?
Rosalie nodded. “Yes, I got divorced
from my ex-husband before
marrying you. I’m carrying his.
You knew about this, but my ve
ex-husband doesn’t.
Sebastian was silent for a moment before asking, How long after your divorce did we get married?
Rosalie sighed softly. Not long. About a month.
Sebastian’s unease grew. Did we marry out of love?