Chapter 78

"Aunt, it's okay. She might be mad at me because of my relationship with Theo..." Cynthia paused, looking ashamed. "But Aunt, please believe me. I didn't intend to break them apart. I've known Theo for a long time. We were a couple even before Rosalie and Theo got married."

Tears welled up in her eyes as she portrayed herself as a fragile. victim, making Rosalie seem indifferent in comparison.

"Okay, stop crying. I understand." Sydney quickly pulled out some tissues and wiped Cynthia's tears. That pretty face of yours won't look good if it turns red from crying. Theo would feel sorry for you." "Okay, Aunt, I won't cry. I'm happy to have lunch with you today," said Cynthia, immediately stopping her tears.

She was such an obedient girl, the type who was completely beloved. by elders.

Rosalie was speechless. Was this lunch Sydney's way of meeting her future daughter-in-law? If so, why did Rosalie have to come?

"Thank you, Aunt."

"Mom, I have some things to attend to. If there's nothing else, I'll leave," said Rosalie, not wanting to stay there a moment longer.

on the phone? You're free today. Can't you spare some time to have lunch with me?

scolded.

still her fault

Sydney weren't

on Cynthia's lips. It seemed that her future mother-in-law didn't like Rosalie. How dare Rosalie splash water on her face? No matter. Though someone was urrently avenging her, Cynthia didn't intend to let Rosalie off

while, the waiter brought the dishes they ordered. The three women ate and chatted together. It was mostly Sydney and Cynthia talking, while Rosalie remained quiet. Although Rosalie wasn't really. hungry, she

they were almost done, Sydney picked up her bag and took

a folder from it.

what's this?"

a torn document. "These are

you bring this?" Rosalie

been torn into pieces and thrown. away long ago, and hadn't expected Sydney to

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