Chapter 108: A Friend Or A Foe?
**Rosalie‘s POV
There were a million things on my mind. The last thing that I needed was for my child to be trapped between two warring brothers.
When I finally lied down, I found myself restless. I saw myself being pulled and tugged in two different directions until I was ripped apart.
Who was the winner in this instance?
I don‘t know–but it certainly wasn‘t me.
I was so exhausted and eventually was able to sink into darkness.
Not sure how long it had been, finally, I woke up.
At first, I was confused about where I was.
I wasn‘t in the cottage that I had been in for the last several months. Sunshine streamed in through unfamiliar curtains, and I remembered.
I remembered the new house. I remembered the new betrayal.
However, after getting some rest, my head was clear–regardless of the situation, I could not continue to stay with Soren long term.
Ethan knew I was here, and he may come back for me, so I couldn‘t bring more trouble for Soren.
Moreso, as much as I wanted to trust Soren and still treat him as a friend, as much as I hoped it wasn‘t the case, but what if he was a foe?
I needed to do what was best for my child.
I took a deep breath and pulled myself out from the bed.
First thing first, I had to get some energy into my body.
“Oh, good morning, Miss Ro,” Lola greeted from the kitchen. “Can I get you something to eat?”
*Thank you,” I told her. I didn‘t have a huge appetite, but I still picked up some fruit and bread. “How‘s Soren doing?”
“Mr. Soren has been awake and I‘ve brought him food. He had asked us not to wake you up, so that you could get as much rest as possible after a long night,” Lola stated. “However, I‘m sure he‘d be very happy to see you now that you‘re awake.”
you Lola,” I said to my friend, “I‘ll be there as soon
walk to Soren‘s room, I thought about how I should act around
was a wonderful person and a very kind man, and I
and was
gently smiling at
what,
seem to change a bit. I smiled, “Well, yes. But I meant better than
bed where I‘d been sitting the night before. I went over and placed
are you?”
my belly like I did most of the time. “Tired. But
won‘t be safe here. I‘ll have to leave some guards here to protect you. I have to make sure that
“Also, may I stay
understood why he made this request, “It‘s better that you don‘t have to split the guards into two
“How could someone be as beautiful
you for protecting
couldn‘t help but ask, “I know
Ro!” He smiled at
Soren seemed to be his usual self, and yet, I was suspecting him. Was
men helped him walk to the living room. As soon as he sat down in a chair, he sort of sank into it, like it had taken all of the energy he‘d gathered in the last several
was more severely wounded than I
he‘d stood up and
he putting on an
ever seen him, more tired and
you anything?” I asked
could reach his hand, and the apprehension
what his motives were at the moment, this man had always shown me kindness. Now he was hurting, so how could I not show him
mine back. He shook his head and adjusted the blanket he had draped over his lap. “No, thank you,” he spoke gratefully. “I
that way.” I told him. “I know you are used to being the strong one who takes care of everyone around you, and that‘s who you still are inside. You‘ll be back on your feet again
definitely don‘t want that,” he shook his head and
people.”
some crackers in case you get hungry. That should settle your stomach.” I gave his hand another gentle squeeze
in the middle of cleaning and she smirked at me in a way that made me think she was trying
over the last few months. She and Seraphine were always teasing me about having romantic feelings
I would brush it off and tell them they were just being silly and there was nothing going on between us. However, today, I was
brought the water and crackers back to Soren, he was so thankful, it was as if no one had ever brought him
I told him, “I‘ll be around, so just let me know
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