Rosalind swiftly ended the phone call and hailed a passing car on the street, eager to reach her destination.
When it came to dealing with Ulric, Rosalind approached it with a professional mindset, treating it as work that required her constant responsiveness and availability.
Thoughts of her mother’s scolding for being shameless lingered in her mind, and if she had the chance, she would want to change that perception.
…
Upon arriving at Easthaven Bay, Rosalind entered the house to find Ulric still dressed in his suit, emanating the air of a business elite. He sat behind a table in the living room, engaged in a video conference.
Being a CEO was no easy task, especially for someone like Ulric, whose meticulous work ethic had led the W Group to its current status.
Noticing Rosalind’s presence, he gestured for her to wait while he attended to his work.
Respecting his focus, Rosalind quietly made her way to the bedroom, careful not to disturb him.
After contemplating for a moment, she decided to call Tilda on her phone.
She mentioned her mother’s request to meet her boyfriend but refrained from disclosing any details about marriage or Ulric.
“So, you just need someone to pretend to be your boyfriend in front of your mom?” Tilda accurately assessed Rosalind’s dilemma.
“Yes.”
“In that case, why worry? My cousin! I’ll give him a call right away!”
About to end the call, Rosalind hurriedly interjected, “No! I know my mom’s personality too well, she won’t make things easy.”
She anticipated her mother would give him a hard time from beginning to end.
Malcolm had no familial ties with her, so why should he endure such humiliation?
This fear of potential consequences prevented Rosalind from discussing it with Ulric.
What if her mother scolded him and he decided to terminate their contract?
“Don’t worry, my cousin won’t mind.”
“But I won’t be able to face your cousin again. I’ve pulled multiple all-nighters for his project, and I don’t want my personal issues to affect our work.”
“In that case, I’ll reach out to some other male friends and ask if they can help! Let’s prioritize getting your mom through the surgery, and we can address everything else later.” Tilda proposed this solution, knowing Rosalind’s unwavering adherence to principles.
Rosalind sighed, “Alright, I’ll leave it in your hands! Just make sure to clearly explain to them that my mom will definitely make things difficult, and she might even become physical.”
Considering the force behind the slap she received earlier, it was evident her mother was furious.
“Don’t worry! By the way, you should apply some medicine to your face. Got it? Don’t constantly act like everything is fine.”
“Okay.”
After ending the call, Rosalind took a deep breath. She couldn’t truly relax until her mother’s surgery was successfully completed.
Suddenly, the bedroom door swung open, revealing Ulric entering the room. He immediately noticed the abnormality on her cheek.
“Did your mom hit you?”
His sharp intuition discerned the truth.
Instinctively, Rosalind covered the spot and forced a smile, “No, I accidentally bumped into something.”
She didn’t want to burden anyone with her pain. Whether it was Ulric or someone else, no one was obligated to absorb her negative energy.
“If you need anything, remember you can always confide in me.”
Approaching her with determined strides, each step caused Rosalind’s heart to race.
Fortunately, Ulric simply opened the bedside drawer and retrieved an ointment for swelling and pain relief.
“I’m fine, it will be better by tomorrow!”
“Rosalind, wounds won’t heal if you keep concealing them, it will only exacerbate the situation.”