The document stated that she wasn't their biological child, but was instead adopted.

Christopher's heart leapt, and his eyes turned somber.

Rosalie returned a while later, her face pale.

Christopher looked up; seeing her face, he asked, "What's the matter? Are you unwell?"

Rosalie shook her head. "I'm fine."

She was pregnant. Feeling unwell was part and parcel of everyday life.

"Should I call for a doctor? You look very pale," Christopher said, concerned.

"I'm really alright. Maybe I'm just too worried about Seb," Rosalie insisted.

In face of her insistence, Christopher didn't push the matter further.

"Oh, yes. I searched online, and found information about your parents. They were hailed as heroes, and many would have been in trouble if not for them."

"They really are heroes in my eyes. It's a pity I'll never get to see them again," Rosalie said.

"I'm sure you were on their mind in their final moments. You're their only biological daughter, after all."

Rosalie nodded. "Yeah."

her parents still made her feel melancholic. Christopher had deliberately phrased his statement that way. It

dinner, Christopher and Rosalie returned to the hospital.

spotted Rosalie; when their gazes met, the

a low profile despite his high rank that even the mayor had to submit to. He had met the man at an event before, and

into the hospital,

Theodore called out to

He walked toward Rosalie.

you need, Mr.

need a word with Rosalie,"

we have nothing to talk about between us. I said I'll never sign

asking you to do

But if you insist I'm the culprit, there's nothing I can do. We'll

expect things between him and Rosalie to turn out so terrible, to

it too. Apparently,

right," Theodore

see him after that. If you think I'm the prime suspect, we'll have to leave it to the investigation and its final

worried, because he had a clear conscience. He simply felt disappointed that

him as such

He wouldn't have allowed things to drag out until she

Christopher was powerful,

influential, and shrewd. Having

all

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