Chapter 53

Theodore stared at Rosalie silently, unable to speak for a moment.

He was clearly angry, but couldn't find a way to vent it. Didn't she just say she didn't want his child because he himself said he wouldn't give her one? So, why did he feel so stifled?

Rosalie wiped away her tears and turned to open the door.

Theodore grabbed her wrist. "Where are you going?"

Rosalie forcefully shook his hand off. "You don't expect me to sleep with you, do you? Obviously, I'm going to sleep in the next room."

The term 'husband and wife' had lost its meaning between them. There was no point in deluding themselves anymore. Every moment she spent with him was painful.

Rosalie opened the door and left. In the guest room, she lay down on the bed, buried her head in the pillow, and cried bitterly.

Why was she so weak? Why was she crying at a time like this? She hated herself, but she couldn't control it. Love cut deep. How could it not hurt?

Rosalie held her chest, feeling as if her heart was being s