“Mommy, it’s our fault. We didn’t keep an eye on Estie.”Lucian and Nox had already guessed the truth when Rosalie questioned them.Now that Estelle had admitted it, the two little ones still wanted to help her and take the blame.Rosalie felt helpless when she saw the little ones protecting each other.At any other time, she would have been glad to see the little ones displaying their love for each other.However, this was not the right time to take the blame for others.After a long moment of silence, Rosalie suppressed the surging emotions within her and carried Estelle up to her lap.“Tell Auntie the truth. Did you do this alone, or did Lucian and Nox participate too?”The little one had just heard Rosalie say she disliked kids who lied, so she did not dare to lie anymore.Besides, she did not want to get Lucian and Nox involved.“It’s... I did it…” Estelle sobbed.Rosalie nodded and wiped away Estelle’s tears. “Why do you want to do this?”Estelle felt like continuing
When the little ones heard Rosalie was about to punish them, they stood nervously in one row.Rosalie looked at them sternly. After a long time, she pointed at the wall and said, “Go and stand facing the wall. Reflect on your mistakes for 15 minutes.”Lucian and Nox might be sensible boys, but Rosalie had punished them quite a few times.Upon hearing this, they quickly walked to the wall and stood facing it.However, Estelle ambled.Rosalie thought Estelle had not realized her mistake and was anxious. “I’ll add extra time to your punishment if you walk so slowly.”Estelle mustered her courage and turned around. She looked at Rosalie.Rosalie had no idea why Estelle was looking at her like that and thought she had given Estelle a heavy punishment. She began to reflect on her punishment method.Estelle looked at Rosalie cautiously and asked, “Auntie, will you still like me if I accept the punishment?”Rosalie’s heart melted. “I’ll still like you like always if you realize your m
At noon, the doorbell rang when Rosalie had prepared lunch.Rosalie and the little ones felt nothing when the doorbell rang because they had experienced false alarms twice this morning.They knew it was likely Byron at the door.Rosalie set the table for the kids and got the door.As expected, Byron stood at the door.Seeing her open the door, the man nodded coldly and said, “Where’s Estie? I came to take her back.”Then, he looked up into the living room.The three little ones knew it was Daddy, and they all held their breath, listening to the door.When Daddy asked about Estelle, the little boys looked at Estelle.Estelle puffed out her cheeks and met their eyes reluctantly.The plan was that she would go home with her Daddy obediently, and then she would be responsible for persuading him, while Lucian and Nox would be responsible for persuading their mommy.That way, Daddy and Auntie could get back together.However, Estelle was reluctant to leave.When Estelle hesitate
Byron’s gaze was uncomfortable and oppressive.Even though Rosalie tried to ignore it, she still felt uncomfortable.Rosalie felt relieved when she heard what Byron told Estelle and stopped eating.“Let’s go upstairs and talk, then.”Then, she told the little ones. “Finish up your food and play with Estie, okay?”The two little ones nodded.Rosalie got up and beckoned Byron to follow her. Then, she headed upstairs with Byron.The two stood on the balcony of the villa’s second floor.Rosalie pondered and did not know how to convey what had happened.Even if Estelle had admitted her mistake, Rosalie still could not believe Estelle would do such a thing when she recalled the matter.Not to mention Byron, who treasured Estelle so much.If she told him frankly, Byron might take it as she was trying to accuse Estelle.Meanwhile, Byron looked at Rosalie displeased. She remained silent and said nothing, which annoyed him. “Miss Jacobs, what do you want to say to me?”Rosalie snapp
Although Rosalie did not put things clearly, Byron had guessed what she wanted to say.Estelle must have done something Rosalie did not like.Rosalie was now asking him for an explanation.She sensed the change in the man’s mood.She could feel the tense atmosphere between them.Instinctively, Rosalie stepped back and kept some distance between Byron and her.Byron was dissatisfied with Rosalie’s evaluation of Estelle’s personality and attitude. He questioned her back and took a step closer.Seeing the distance between them getting closer, Rosalie clenched her hand into a fist and calmed herself down before continuing.“I think Estie is a little paranoid. I wonder if she can’t express her emotions accurately because of her speech issues.”Byron froze.Estelle was a little paranoid.Byron had felt that, but he never had deep thoughts about that matter.Estelle would be stubborn and refuse to listen to anyone when it was about Rosalie.The obvious symptom was her illness get
Rosalie knew Byron had finally believed her, so she continued calmly.“I didn’t request to talk to you because I want an explanation. I’m worried about Estie. If her paranoia is due to her illness, I think you should pay more attention to her and ask a psychiatrist to check on her condition.”Rosalie thought she could make Byron think of a solution for this matter.Unexpectedly, Byron answered coldly just as she finished.“I don’t think Estie did anything wrong.”Rosalie froze.Estelle had destroyed others’ property at a young age, yet Byron said he did not think she did anything wrong.Rosalie even doubted if she heard things.Estelle might have done something like this not because of her personality or illness.It might also be because Byron had taught her to do so…With this in mind, Rosalie tried to explain to Byron.“Even the kids understand that touching others’ things without permission is wrong, and it might cause an irreversible consequence. Her actions might have k
"Nothing between us?"The sarcasm in Byron's eyes became more and more obvious. "This was all your wishful thinking right from the start, Miss Jacobs."Rosalie frowned suddenly.‘This is clearly the truth! How could it be my wishful thinking?‘Between us, Byron used me unilaterally for his business pursuits.‘Right now, he’s with Wendy again.‘What else could there be between us?’Byron’s tone was cold as though he saw through her deepest thoughts. "Even if this is the case, you’ve been so good to Estie. From Estie's point of view, do you think she’d be willing to give up on you?”At the mention of Estie, Rosalie was silent for a moment as she lowered her eyes with mixed feelings.Byron came to a conclusion coldly. "So, Estie did this because of the illusion given to her by you, Miss Jacobs, yet you don’t even know it!"Rosalie was full of doubts about herself.‘This seems to be the case.‘Every time, I kept saying that I wanted to cut off the relationship with the man in f
Byron kissed her deeper and deeper.Rosalie was almost out of breath, yet she struggled to break free no matter what.Annoyed, Rosalie raised her hand abruptly.Byron’s kiss came to an abrupt end.The distance between the two widened again.Rosalie's face was flushed, but the person in front of her seemed nonchalant.For a while, Rosalie froze. Her right hand was still raised high, and her eyes were damp."What?"Byron sneered. "You still want to hit me, Miss Jacobs?"Rosalie suddenly came back to her senses and was about to withdraw her hand when she heard a worried voice from beside her."Don't! Auntie, don't hit Daddy!"Estie’s face flushed with anxiety as she hurried over and hugged Rosalie's leg. She exerted all her strength, wanting to push the woman back.When the little girl appeared, Rosalie's mind went blank for a moment.‘When did Estie appear... Did she see that kiss just now?’The little girl naturally did not see the kiss. She only saw Rosalie raise her hand