“Alright.” Although Rosalind couldn’t understand, she felt that Cedric must have his reasons for saying so.
Looking at her, so innocent it was almost silly, Cedric sighed inwardly.
No wonder Mr. Walters had to hide so deeply before! If he hadn’t stayed close to Rosalind, slowly infiltrating her life, she would have run away like a scared rabbit before he even had the chance to confess!
After giving his instructions and collecting the documents, Cedric was about to leave.
Rosalind suddenly called out to him, “By the way, I want to get a health check-up this Saturday. Is there anything you need me to do?”
She was worried that the company might call her back while she was at the check-up.
“Go ahead, it’s fine!” Cedric raised an eyebrow, “Are you feeling unwell?”
“No, it’s just a routine check-up.”
“Oh, then you should definitely go! Our line of work is stressful, and you’ve been through a lot recently. It’s a good habit to keep track of your health. Speaking of which, I should find some time for a check-up myself.” Cedric waved the documents with a smile and left.
With his approval, Rosalind felt confident enough to confirm the exact time for her check-up with the hospital.
These past few days, she had been prepared for her period to come at any moment, but there was no sign of it! She was starting to suspect she might be pregnant.
…
In a high-end hospital room, Audrey had not spoken a word for almost three days due to a depressive episode.
Her condition was worse than the doctors had anticipated!
Caesar was worried something might happen, so he had people watching her 24/7. Every item in the room was checked to ensure there were no sharp objects that could cause harm.
“Knock knock.”
There was a knock on the door.
Caesar said “Come in,” and the door opened.
It was Sirena.
“Caesar.”
“Mm.” Caesar glanced at her and then turned his gaze back to his sleeping wife.
Sirena put down the fruit she had brought, looking worried. “Ulric’s mother still isn’t speaking?”
“She was repeatedly hurt by her beloved son, ending up in the emergency room several times. Her condition is now worse than ever.”
“…”
Caesar suddenly looked up. “Did you talk to that woman?”
Sirena was taken aback at first, then sighed. “I did. I begged her to leave Ulric, but she refused. I told her about the current situation and even pleaded with her to let me and Ulric pretend to be a couple so Ulric wouldn’t be troubled anymore. But she was unmoved.”
“She didn’t agree to the fake relationship either?”
“Probably not. After all, it’s Ulric’s mother lying here, not hers. Only she wouldn’t care or feel any pain.”
Caesar squinted his eyes, a flash of ruthless determination in them.
“Fine, then you can’t blame me.”
Sirena continued, “Caesar, what are you planning to do? I think you shouldn’t act too impulsively. After all, she’s Ulric’s beloved now. If you do anything to her, I’m afraid it will affect your relationship with Ulric-”
“Do I still need to fear a little girl now?!” Caesar clenched his fists in anger. “I’ve talked to her, I’ve compromised, and I’ve sent you to warn her one last time. She doesn’t care at all! Do you think I can allow such a woman to marry into the Walters family? She would turn the family upside down!”
“But…”
“No buts. As Ulric’s father, I’ve been tolerant enough!” Caesar paused and furrowed his brow. “I have to act quickly; otherwise, if that Rosalind gets pregnant, things will get even more complicated.”