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.

you can

"But..."

said earlier? You've been patient with me for a long time.

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

things because she

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would find out she was pregnant. She hadn't expected him to use it

say?" Rebecca asked

he'll try to come as soon as

"That child..." Rebecca sighed.

that Rebecca looked tired, Rosalie said, "Grandma, let me help you back

for dinner later, so it was

rest beforehand.

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

message.

towards me affect her. I have already assured her that you-will come as soon as possible. Whatever you feel about

to her message. However, he arrived at the manor less than an hour later to find Rosalie busy knitting

to knit when she was bored, and she would often

sometimes continue knitting the old woman's projects

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 been startled so badly that

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