Chapter 12

"So what if we're getting divorced? Didn't you say you see me as a

brother?" Theodore said.

"Since I see you as a brother, we shouldn't be this intimate. It's inappropriate," Rosalie countered.

Suddenly, an elderly voice rang out, "What's going on? Who's being inappropriate?"

They turned to see Rebecca leaning on her cane, being assisted by the butler as she approached. @

"Look at you two. You're not even inside the house yet and are already. hugging so tightly. That's really inappropriate," Rebecca remarked.

In fact, she was actually delighted to see her grandson and granddaughter-in-law being so affectionate.

Rosalie immediately broke free from Theodore's embrace and went to Rebecca's side.

"Grandma, why are you out so late?" she asked, holding the older woman's arm.

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Judging from Rebecca's behavior, it seemed she hadn't heard Rosalie and Theodore talking about their divorce earlier. Otherwise, she wouldn't be so calm.

so I came to see if Theo really took you out for your birthday,"

been a bit skeptical about her grandson, so she

you two were supposed to be out, weren't

ware vo

Rebecca asked, puzzled

enough fun outside and decided to come back home. Home is always better than anywhere else, Rosalie replied,

providing a reasonable excuse.

Rebecca said as

No matter what

come home."

come closer. When he did, she frowned. "How

I let him have a few extra drinks. It's all my fault," Rosalie

Why do you always take the blame for everything? I'm sure he's the one who couldn't hold back from

he remained silent, his gaze fixed on Rosalie. Noticing her grandson's subtle glance at her granddaughter-in-law, a smile played at

hand. "Theo and Rose, seeing you two being so affectionate makes me feel relieved. As long as you two are together, this is home. Without either of you, it's not home. Do you

back tears and nodded vigorously.

I won't disturb you two anymore. I'll head back now. Enjoy your

look when you get a chance," Rebecca

after seeing

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