You don’t need to worry about me, Justin interrupted Rosalie. The medical staff here will take care of me. You should focus on your things. Don’t waste your time on me. I won’t recover anytime soon, and I don’t want to delay your studies.
But if I don’t stay here to take care of you, how can I feel at ease? Rosalie argued. She could only feel reassured if she stayed and watched over him.
I’ll be fine whether you’re here or not. Go to your classes and finish your coursework as soon as possible. Once your classes are done, you can find time to visit me. There’s no need to stay by my side all the time. It’s a huge waste of your time.
I don’t think it’s a waste at all. I just want you to recover quickly.
I’ll recover whether you’re here or not, Justin said firmly. Right now, I want you to focus on your studies and your responsibilities. Don’t you want to return to your country sooner to see your child?
Rosalie fell silent. His words struck a chord deep within her.
If you stay here, he continued, you’ll need to defer your classes again. That’ll be a hassle, and it’ll waste so much of your time. When will you get to see your child? He’s still with Sebastian. Can you be at ease about that? Even if you trust him, don’t you miss your child?
Rosalie felt a sharp pain in her heart, as if it were being pierced by needles. How could she not miss Steve? She deeply regretted letting Sebastian take him back. If she had known, she would have done everything she could to keep Steve with her.
Alas, it was too late for regrets now.
Justin, she said, maybe I can return home to Steve.
Do you mean to give up on your studies? Justin asked.
Rosalie nodded.
If that’s what you truly want…
What’s wrong? Do you think I shouldn’t?
It’s not that you shouldn’t. It’s just that giving up everything now would be such a waste. And even if you return, can you continue staying with Sebastian? If you think you can, then by all means, go back for your child. But if you can’t, going back now will only lead to conflict between the two of you.
Rosalie hesitated. Are you saying I should wait a little longer? But Steve…
Steve will be safe.
How can you be so sure?
Because Sebastian loves you. He’ll do anything to win your favor. If he were to harm your child, he’d ruin
any chance he has with you in
He’s
not that foolish.
Rosalie was at a loss for words.
Seeing her hesitation, Justin pressed on, Just focus on your studies for now. You don’t need to visit me all
the time.In fact, I’d feel more
.nét
pressured if you did. My injuries might take even more time to heal. Let me recover properly, alright?
After a long silence, Rosalie finally nodded. Alright, I’ll do as you say. I’ll return to my studies first.
Justin’s lips curled up, his smile like a warm spring breeze. Good choice.
Meanwhile, Theodore hid the medical report and went to Aurora’s ward.
As soon as Aurora saw him, she sat up in bed. Theo, how did your test results turn out?
Theodore walked over and sat on the edge of the bed, instinctively pulling Aurora into his arms. I’m fine. There’s nothing to worry about. Really?
Of course.
Aurora seemed skeptical, eyeing him with doubt. Where’s the report? Let me see it.
It’s nothing serious. The report is electronic, Theodore said. The doctor mentioned my stomach isn’t in great shape. I need to watch my diet and avoid drinking alcohol He prescribed some medication for me.
Really? That’s all? Aurora asked, afraid that Theodore might be downplaying his condition to spare her from worrying.