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.

that case, you can tell

"But..."

for a long time.

abruptly hung up, as though sulking and holding her

only said those things because she had

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Theodore would find out she was pregnant. She hadn't expected

say?" Rebecca

a smile. "He said he'll try to come as soon as

"That child..." Rebecca sighed.

you back to your room so

all need some energy for dinner later, so it was wise

rest beforehand.

back to her room and tucking her in, Rosalie left. At the door, she immediately took out

message.

so please don't let your feelings towards me affect her. I have already assured her that you-will come as soon as possible. Whatever you feel about

arrived at the manor less than an hour

when she was bored, and she would often

would sometimes continue knitting the old woman's projects on

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 had

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