Cedric just looked at her, as if trying to discern the truth in her words.
But…
Her presence today proved she still had feelings.
Moreover, from their previous interactions, Cedric felt she wasn’t a heartless person.
“Are you saying that Mr. Walters’ mother…”
“Cedric, without evidence, I can’t say anything. You don’t need to ask further! I will leave Northville City early tomorrow morning and then leave the country for good. You won’t have to worry about me disturbing him again. Whether you believe it or not, I truly wish for his happiness.”
Given Ulric’s serious approach to love, he deserved a complete and fulfilling relationship, and to be happy.
After saying this, Rosalind turned to leave.
Cedric watched her retreating figure and suddenly called out.
“Miss Ruell!”
Rosalind paused and turned around, “What is it?”
Cedric ran a few steps to catch up with her. “Mr. Walters got drunk today. I’ve been taking care of him.”
“He drank?”
“Yes, I’ve never seen Mr. Walters so drunk before. He couldn’t even stand on his own.”
Hearing that he was drunk, only one thought crossed Rosalind’s mind.
“Cedric, I-”
“The door code is WR0825. Go ahead. Although I don’t know what stands between you two, I still believe you’re not a bad person, just someone with no other choice.”
Cedric could see the love in Rosalind’s eyes; it was undeniable.
If they couldn’t be together, then these brief moments of interaction were precious.
Rosalind’s eyes instantly reddened. She didn’t want to cry in front of others, so she quickly wiped her tears. “Thank you! I’ll just take a quick look and won’t let him know.”
“Sigh! I’m not worried about him knowing; I’m worried he’ll feel worse when he wakes up.” Cedric sighed and walked back to his car. “Miss Ruell, Mr. Walters really loves you. As a fellow man, I can’t promise I’d love someone as passionately as he does.”
“… I know.”
She knew everything.
Which made it all the more painful.
Watching Cedric’s car drive away, Rosalind slowly walked to the entrance of Easthaven Bay.
Each time she entered the code, her tears fell uncontrollably.
This would be her last time stepping into his world!
Rosalind didn’t dare make a sound, so she walked in barefoot.
The house was still the same-clean, tidy, and minimalist in style.
She carefully walked towards Ulric’s bedroom and opened the door to see a pair of black slippers on the floor.
He was asleep on the bed but with furrowed brows and tightly pressed lips, indicating an unpleasant dream.
Rosalind walked over and gently smoothed his brows before touching his hair…
“I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have said those harsh words. I’m sorry.”
As if hearing someone speak, Ulric shifted from lying on his back to his side.
His silk pajamas slipped off his shoulder, revealing part of his skin.
Instinctively, Rosalind looked at the spot where there used to be a tattooed number; now it had returned to normal with no trace of the tattoo. Nearby…
Nearby were several faint teeth marks.
They seemed old but still visible enough to show how deeply they had been bitten for the marks to remain for so long.