Theodore nodded. Alright. You look great in that outfit. You look good in anything.
In fact, he wanted to say that she would look even better if she weren’t wearing anything and that he was the only one who could see her naked. Unfortunately, he no longer had that opportunity.
What used to be easy for him to experience and enjoy, he now couldn’t even express.
Theodore couldn’t help but think of Rosalie and Sebastian, wondering whether that man had seen Rosalie without anything on.
Noticing the flicker of concern in Theodore’s eyes, Rosalie asked, What’s wrong? Is there a problem?
Theodore shook his head. No, it’s nothing. Let’s go.
He pressed the elevator button, and when the doors opened, they both stepped inside.
Not far away, Yvonne ran over and repeatedly pressed the elevator button, but it was too late; the elevator was already descending. From a distance, she had seen Rosalie and Theodore standing together and stepping into the elevator, seemingly headed somewhere together.
Worried Theodore might harm Rosalie, Yvonne quickly pulled out her phone and called Rosalie.
As soon as Rosalie exited the elevator, she received Yvonne’s call and answered immediately. “Hello?
Rose, where are you right now?
I’m out for a bit.
Oh? Where are you going?
I’m attending a friend’s wedding.
A friend? Which friend?
A friend of my grandmother’s.
Oh, I see. Are you going alone?
Yes, Rosalie replied. I’m going alone. Don’t worry. I’ll be back soon.
Rosalie didn’t mention she was
going with Theodore. After all, it was just a wedding. Once she returned, it would bezas if nothing had
it
happened. If she had told hers
might provoke Sebastian, and others might worry. But for her
grandmother’s sake, she had to go with Theodore.
Alright, then. Have a good time, Yvonne said.
Thanks. If Seb needs anything, call me immediately.
Yvonne hummed in reply. Alright, goodbye.
After ending the call, Yvonne looked puzzled.
She said she was going alone, but why did she get into the elevator with Theodore?
Yvonne didn’t dwell on it. She carried the flowers into Sebastian’s room, and found him staring off into space.
Seb, what’s wrong?
Sebastian snapped back to reality and turned. You’re here.
He didn’t remember this sister, but she felt familiar, as if they had a good relationship before.
When their father had visited him earlier, he had instinctively felt some resistance. Their relationship before the accident might not have been great.
“Seb, did Rose go out?
Sebastian nodded. Yes, she’s going to a wedding today.
“Oh, she mentioned it to you.
Yvonne had thought Rosalie was keeping it from Sebastian, who seemed entirely dependent on Rosalie.
Nevertheless, it was clear Sebastian didn’t know Rosalie was meeting Theodore today.
Sebastian nodded. She told me. I hope she can spend more time doing her own things. I feel guilty that she spends so much time on me.
Seb, don’t think like that. Your situation is special right now. She wants to be with you, and it makes her feel at ease.
She said the same thing to me,”
Sebastian said, his voice tinged with
sadness. But as her husband, I can’t
do anything for her. I feel so
ashamed. I wish I could get better
quickly to protect her.