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.

night on the phone? You're free today. Can't you spare some time to

scolded.

Was it still her fault for

was really frustrating. If Sydney weren't Theodore's. mother, she

didn't like Rosalie. How dare Rosalie splash water on her face? No matter.

chatted together. It was mostly Sydney and Cynthia talking, while Rosalie remained quiet. Although Rosalie wasn't really. hungry, she ate all the food she ordered for the sake of her

done, Sydney picked up her bag and

a folder from it.

this?"

out a torn document.

did you bring

had been torn into pieces and thrown. away

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