Chapter 43

After a short while, the call connected.

"Hello.

With Rebecca nearby, Rosalie couldn't afford to sound too distant when talking to Theodore.

So, she had to warmly say, "Honey, it's me."

Hearing Rosalie's tone, Theodore frowned, feeling a bit puzzled. What's up?"

"When are you coming to Grandma's place?"

Theodore glanced at his watch. "I'll come later."

"Can you come earlier?"

"Why the rush? It's still early."

"I just want you to come earlier and spend more time with Grandma.

"Is that Grandma's request?"

Rosalie responded with a hum.

case, you can tell her I'll

"But..."

me for a long time. It'll be more comfortable for you if I

that, Theodore abruptly hung up, as though sulking and holding her to her

only said those things because

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She hadn't expected him to

he say?" Rebecca

said he'll try

"That child..." Rebecca sighed.

let me help you back to your room so you can rest for a

some energy for dinner later, so it was

rest beforehand.

her room and tucking her in, Rosalie left. At the door, she

message.

her. I have already assured her that you-will come as

her message. However, he arrived at the manor less than

she was bored, and she would

continue knitting the old woman's

that she didn't notice Theodore's arrival until the tall man sat down next to her, startling her. One of the knitting needles pierced her finger, and though it had a rounded tip and normally wouldn't cause much pain even if one was pricked, Rosalie

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