Aurora opened her mouth, wanting to say that Theodore had divorced Rosalie for a woman named Cynthia.
On second thought, however, why should she correct Angie?
Since that was what Angie thought, Aurora would let it be. Rosalie wasn’t a decent woman to begin with, so it was fine to let Angie hate her. There was no need to explain things for Rosalie’s sake.
Alright, Angie. Let’s walk around here. I’ll bring you around and familiarize you with the place. It’s huge, and since we haven’t met for a while, let’s take this chance to catch up. You have no idea how much I’ve suffered recently. I really have to talk to you about it.
Since she was going to make use of Angie, Aurora decided it was best to agitate Angie and provoke the latter as much as she could.
Angie was foolish and easily provoked. What’s more, Angie herself was scheming to ride on Aurora’s coattails and would naturally help her out. Angie also worshipped Theodore very much. If Theodore were to become her brother-in-law, she would have many more chances of seeing him in the future. Theodore was so handsome and rich, it didn’t make a difference if he had one more woman by his side.
They were cousins, but that didn’t matter in the face of the schemes they were each hatching.
Rosalie, Theodore, and Rebecca sat on the couch chatting with each other in the living room.
Rebecca was getting on in years, and felt exhausted after carrying the baby for a while.
Rosalie was about to take the baby back, but Theodore beat her to it and took the baby from Rebecca’s arms.
Grandma, let me take him, he said.
Sure. You two, sit by my side. Why are you two so far away?
Theodore and Rosalie were seated on separate couches and very far away from each other. Rebecca wondered why they were keeping such a distance from each other.
Weren’t they husband and wife? They even have a child, for goodness sake!
Theodore and Rosalie exchanged
glances. Rosalie nodded at
Theodore before he sat by
Grandma’s side. Rebecca sat in between Rosalie and Theodore, who each took one of her sides.
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Theodore had the baby in his arms, and they looked like a happy family of four.
Rebecca was grinning from ear to ear and never felt more alert.
This is great. What’s the baby’s name again? Rebecca forgot again.
Grandma, his name is Steve.
Oh, my memory, Rebecca lamented. Steve is adorable. Look at his tiny nose and eyes. You look just like your daddy. Rebecca looked at Theodore as she spoke.
Theodore was slightly stunned to hear that and stared at the baby in his arms, wondering if it really was true that the baby’s nose and eyes resembled his.
However, the baby’s features were too small and it was too early to tell. Perhaps Grandma was just making a passing remark.
Rose, can you stay here for a few days and let me spend some time with the baby? I really adore Steve, he’s so cute. Rosalie glanced at Theodore, who immediately said, Of course, Grandma. Rose and I can both stay here with you. Oh, that’s great! Rebecca was euphoric. Stay a few more days. We have more than enough rooms for everyone.
Rosalie say how happy Grandma
was, and couldn’t bear to reject her. Nodding, she said, Okay, Grandma. Steve and I will stay here for a few days and keep you company
That’s great! Rebecca said, beaming. Suddenly, she thought of something.
Oh yes, Rose. Those two friends of yours will stay here for a few days too. When are they intending to leave?